Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Exercise: Low Back Pain
Over 80 percent of us suffer acute low back pain at least once in our lives, and about half will experience a recurrence within one year. Along with your doctor recommended treatment plan, it is good to also include exercise in your regiment. Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing low back pain and helps with current pain. Lower back pain is the world’s leading cause of disability. Researchers have said including exercise can help reduce low back pain by 35% along with your ...Read More
2016 Giving BACK Scholarship!
It's that time of year again... For the fifth year running, Pain Specialists of Charleston is proud to support Lowcountry students graduate and pursue their collegiate dreams through our “Giving BACK” Scholarship. One $5,000 Scholarship is Available to Lowcountry High School Seniors! Students from both private and public schools are encouraged to apply. All districts – including but not limited to Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant and Daniel ...Read More
Top 3 Reasons You Would Need Genicular RFA Treatment
Genicular NeurotomyGenicular Neurotomy is a new, cutting edge procedure option for treating knee pain without surgery. The procedure uses a breakthrough technology called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to stun the painful nerves and prevent the signals from reaching the brain. This technology has been used for decades with success, traditionally to treat pain in the neck and back. The nerves grow back over time which makes the procedure reversible if necessary. Dr. Walter ...
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5 Tips to Protect Your Joints This Winter
As we know, this winter has not started off with the usual cold temperatures but the cold with come and you will need to be prepared. For many, the drop in temperature means worsen aches and pains in the knees and other areas, especially if you have arthritis. The wintertime can make simple walking difficult and you may even dread getting out of bed in fear of the pain the cold brings. Not to worry, we have some helpful information and tips to make sure you are prepared when the winter ...Read More
Is It Time For You To See A Pain Specialist?
There are many different types of pain a person can have. You can have pain on the surface of your body and localized or you can have deep pain in multiple places that is hard to pinpoint. Either way, pain is telling you something and when it is a constant pain, it could be telling you that something more serious is wrong. When back pain for instance becomes persistent and disabling, it indicates that there is need for diagnosis and it is time to see a doctor. Some get use to living with the ...Read More
