Are you interested in knowing more about effective, drug-free relief from long-term pain? Learn what a spinal cord stimulator can do for you and what it’s like to live with one from the experts who treat chronic pain.
Oct 13th, 2020
Are you interested in knowing more about effective, drug-free relief from long-term pain? Learn what a spinal cord stimulator can do for you and what it’s like to live with one from the experts who treat chronic pain.
Did you know there are stages to a migraine and that understanding them can help form a better treatment strategy? Find out more about the stages of migraines and why identifying which phase you’re experiencing can help relieve your pain.
Is back pain making it hard to get through your day and/or keeping you awake at night? There is an injection that can help with that. Learn more about epidural steroid injections and how they can ease your discomfort.
Have you been told your back and leg pain is caused by sciatica? You’re not alone. About 40% of the American population experiences problems with sciatica. Find out more about this common disorder from the experts who diagnose and treat sciatica.
Are you having problems with stiff and achy joints? Could be arthritis. Now what? It depends on the type. Find out more about joint inflammation and how treatment varies depending on the type.
As Texas begins its reopening process, it’s important to avoid spreading COVID-19 in your community, including when you receive elective health care. Find out how from the specialists at Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine.
Have you heard what BOTOX® can do for wrinkles? Did you know it’s also used to treat migraine headaches? Read what pain management experts have to say about relieving your migraine pain with BOTOX.
Are you interested in treatment for chronic back pain? What about therapy that can relieve your symptoms and restore your mobility without drugs or surgery? Discover how nonsurgical spinal decompression can help reduce back pain.
Are you interested in a remedy for migraines that tackles the cause of your headache, relieves your pain, and doesn’t include unwanted side effects? Learn more about trigger point therapy.
Are you suffering from chronic pain? You’re not alone. Chronic pain impacts millions of adults in America. Thankfully, you can find relief with spinal cord stimulation. Here’s what you need to know about this innovative treatment.
Your knees are the largest joints in your body, which is made very clear when they’re in pain. If achy knees are keeping you from an active life, hyaluronic acid injections may just be the solution you’re looking for.
When neck or back pain hampers your daily ability to function, an epidural steroid injection can restore your quality of life. It’s one of the many effective treatment tools we use at Optimal Pain & Regenerative Medicine to alleviate your pain. Read on to
Advances in technology have opened the door to a new way of managing pain: regenerative medicine. By using your body’s natural ability to heal, regenerative medicine can eliminate your pain by treating the cause.
he goal of hip replacement surgery is to increase mobility, decrease pain and improve function of the hip joint. One of the most common concerns patients have before they undergo surgery is pain after hip replacement.
Epidural adhesions is an excessive build-up of scarring in the epidural space in the lumbar spine, due to leakage into the lumbar spine’s epidural space following surgical intervention.
The membrane that covers the spinal cord and nerve roots in your spine is called the dural membrane.
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of Americans. Arthritis affects the joints in the body, and causes pain and inflammation.
Medial branch nerves are the very small nerve branches that communicate pain caused by the facet joints in the spine.
Atypical facial pain is a pain condition that causes aching, persistent facial pain. This condition is commonly compared to trigeminal neuralgia even though the facial pain is different.
It is estimated that up to 40% of patients who undergo traditional open back surgery experience failed back surgery syndrome.
What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder, otherwise known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition marked by pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint.
The human knee is put through a lot of stress during everyday activities. Even though the knee is the largest and strongest joint in the body, it is still prone to osteoarthritis.
Almost every individual has experienced headaches. Head pain can range from a dull ache to back of head pain to sharp head pain.
Drs. Berlin, Cottingham and Phillips at OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine are now offering a new FDA-approved spinal cord stimulator developed by Nevro known as the Senza® HF10 therapy to treat patients in the Dallas, Ft. Worth and Arlington, Texas area
Have you experienced a fall, motor vehicle accident or an impact during sports and now have chest pain?
On-going pain can destroy your quality of life. Limitations imposed by living with chronic pain may mean that activities such as work and hobbies, even little things that once brought satisfaction, pleasure and self-esteem, may only be memories.
Joint pain is characterized as discomfort that arises in any joint of the body. Joint pain can be mild causing some soreness during movement or it can be severe making it difficult or impossible to move the joint.
In 1982, patient Brian Gilley had a motorcycle crash that severely injured his left knee. His complex injury included a torn meniscus.
At the age of 74, Barbara Foster was not going to let anything stop her from going on a trip of a lifetime.
Knee pain can be extremely debilitating and negatively affect quality of life. As the body ages, the joints begin to deteriorate which can lead to arthritis.
Knee replacement surgery is sometimes used if a patient suffers from a stiff, painful knee that makes it difficult to perform simple, everyday activities.
OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine discusses common lower back pain causes for our patients in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas area.
Charlotte Loose is no stranger to pain. In 1990, Charlotte was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, which is a disorder of widespread musculoskeletal pain.
If you experience tingling, burning pain or numbness in the thigh, you may have meralgia paresthetica.
Midlothian, TX Injured Athletes may be Candidates for PRP Injections and BMAC Stem Cell Therapy
A migraine is classified as a severe, painful headache that can cause pain for hours, even days.
As we age, the spine changes and these changes can lead to a condition known as lumbar spinal stenosis.
Many people experience neck pain. In most cases, it is caused by poor posture, overuse or normal wear and tear.
Headaches can be extremely debilitating and hinder everyday life.
Board Certified Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine physicians, Scott Berlin, M.D., Andrew Cottingham, M.D., and Michael Scott Phillips, M.D. have created a new division of Pinnacle Pain Medicine offering state of the art biologic therapies to the Dallas-Ft.
Drs. Phillips, Cottingham and Berlin are the first in the Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas area to offer the St. Jude BurstDR spinal cord stimulator.
OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine Specialists Offer Patients New Relief with PRP Therapy and Autologous Stem Cell Therapy
OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine is now offering a new sacroiliac joint pain treatment called the Orthofix SambaScrew® to patients in Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas.
A common source of pain in the neck, lower back, arms or legs is a herniated disc. The soft, rubbery pads (discs) between the bones (vertebras) of the spinal column can weaken with age, improper lifting and repetitive activities.
The majority of individuals will show some signs of wear and tear on the spinal discs as they age.
Individuals who have experienced pain and inflammation may be familiar with a cortisone injection or a steroid injection.
Orthopedic injuries affect millions of Americans each year, ranging from chronic tendon injuries to bone fractures. OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers the latest in stem cell injection therapy to patients living in the greater Dallas, Arlington an
ower back pain can occur for a number of reasons including a lumbar herniated disc.
Peripheral artery disease, otherwise known as peripheral arterial disease, is a common condition caused by narrowing of the blood vessels outside of the heart.
Peripheral neuropathy, known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy in patients with diabetes, is characterized as nerve damage to the peripheral nervous system.
Are you experiencing pain, weakness or numbness in your hands and feet? These are common peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
Piriformis syndrome, otherwise known as piriformis muscle syndrome, is a relatively uncommon condition that causes pain in the lower back and/or buttocks.
Tendonitis is a common overuse injury seen in many active patients that can be challenging to treat.
OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers state-of-the-art platelet rich plasma injections to the Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth communities.
Postherpetic neuralgia is a complication of shingles that affects nerve fibers and skin causing a burning pain that lingers long after the rash and blisters of the outbreak disappears.
Do the first few steps out of bed cause extreme pain in the bottom of your foot? You may have plantar fasciitis.
Do you actively participate in tennis or golf and feel pain in your elbow? You may have lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow or medial epicondylitis, commonly referred to as golfer’s elbow.
As the human body ages, the joints begin to deteriorate. According to the CDC, an estimated 22.7% (52.5 million) of U.S. adults reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis.
OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers state-of-the-art platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections for patients living in the Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth area who are suffering from osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries in the knee.
In recent years, there has been an increase in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) use in orthopedic sports medicine.
31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time. Pain can be classified into three main categorizes: acute, chronic and neuropathic.
Your shoulder joint is made of a ball and socket joint controlled by a small group of four muscles that compose the rotator cuff.
Rhizotomy treatment is done to treat pain caused by the facet joints by creating a lesion or burn in the pain fibers to the facet joint, also known as the medial branch of the posterior primary ramus.
Lower back and shooting leg pain can be extremely debilitating and effect quality of life.
If you are experiencing low back pain, groin pain or pain radiating from the buttock into the thigh and have been diagnosed with sacroiliitis, you may have sacroiliitis.
If you suddenly feel pain in your lower back or hip that radiates to the back of your thigh and into your leg you may be experiencing sciatica pain.
Lower back pain can cause discomfort and limit your ability to participate in the activities you love.
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you are not alone. Migraine pain can be debilitating for many individuals.
Spinal cord stimulation for peripheral arterial disease is a therapy that uses electrical impulses to decrease pain from being perceived in the brain. Instead of pain, the patient feels a more pleasant tingling sensation.
Living with chronic back pain can be troublesome for many individuals. Most back pain is acute and does not last for a long period of time.
A common cause of back pain is spinal stenosis. What is spinal stenosis? It is the narrowing of the spinal canal space resulting in pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerve roots.
The stellate ganglion is a collection of nerves found at the last vertebra of the neck.
As the body ages, the joints, ligaments and tendons go through repeated wear and tear from everyday activities, sports and job-related movements.
Knee pain affects millions of Americans and can become so severe that the pain limits sporting activities, work productivity and daily activities.
It is estimated that approximately 31 million Americans suffer from back pain caused by a number of conditions, including facet joint pain, degenerative disc disease, spondylosis and bulging or herniated discs.
As the human body ages, the joints begin to deteriorate which can lead to chronic pain and inflammation.
Knee pain caused by arthritis can become so severe that the pain limits daily activities.
A rotator cuff tear is a common orthopedic injury that can limit a patient’s ability to perform daily activities, participate in sports or perform work-related movements.
The hip is a very stable joint that can withstand a great amount of daily stress. When healthy, the joint allows patients to walk, run and jump effortlessly and pain-free.
The temporomandibular joints, otherwise known as TMJ, are the jaw muscles and joints that allow the mouth to open and close. T
Jaw pain can be a bothersome condition for many individuals.
Lower back pain affects more than 3 million individuals each year. In fact, many people in the Dallas, Texas area experience pain when they bend, lift, or twist.
Trigeminal neuralgia is marked by inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, which sends branches to the forehead, cheek and lower jaw, and causes severe, stabbing pain in the lower face and jaw.
Have you experienced muscle pain or a tight area within your muscle tissue? If so, a trigger point injection may help alleviate the pain and stiffness in your muscles.
OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers ultrasound-guided injections to patients suffering from a number of acute and chronic conditions in the Dallas, Ft. Worth and Arlington area.
Spinal fractures can be extremely painful and hinder everyday life. Depending on the location and severity of the spinal fracture a number of painful symptoms can occur.
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common cause of low back pain and leg pain. The degenerative condition is commonly caused by the natural aging process when the discs between the vertebrae become worn down, leading to a narrowing of the spinal canal.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. Symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee is pain, swelling, stiffness and decreased mobility.
Osteoarthritis is known as the “wear and tear” arthritis and is the most common chronic condition of the joints.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain in the bottom of the heel. The plantar fascia ligaments experience a lot of wear and tear in daily life.
What is shingles? Shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash. Shingles symptoms include skin itching, painful rash or blisters, fever and headache.
Complex regional pain syndrome, previously known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is a condition marked by intense pain, swelling, stiffness and discoloration of the skin.
Tailbone pain is located at the very bottom of the spine, right above the buttocks, and may have started after sitting on a hard bench or after a fall.
Cleburne, Texas is a fairly small city in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Almost all individuals will experience abdominal pain at some point in their lives. In most cases, the pain can be diagnosed and treated quickly for a non-threatening illness.
If you or someone you know suffers from chronic pain, you may have heard about an epidural injection.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a hand and arm condition that causes wrist pain, numbness, tingling, and other troublesome symptoms.
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is reported to be the most common nerve disorder, affecting an estimated 4-10 million Americans.
A patient diagnosed with cancer may not always have pain, but for those who experience cancer pain, it can change their quality of life.