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You’ve suffered a relatively minor injury, but your intense pain seems all out of proportion. What’s wrong? You may have complex regional pain syndrome. Keep reading to learn about the signs and treatments for this condition.

The treatment for a back fracture greatly depends on the type of fracture you’ve sustained and its severity. Learn all about back fractures and the top treatments here.

Do you suffer from headaches? Did you know that the pain may be from muscles elsewhere in your body? If so, trigger point injections might be just the thing to trigger relief. Here’s what you need to know.

If you suffered a whiplash injury, you know the pain and discomfort it can cause. If conservative treatments don’t bring relief, it might be time to consider platelet-rich plasma therapy, a regenerative medicine technique.

Fibromyalgia is a common, chronic pain condition that can leave you with debilitating symptoms but an elusive diagnosis. Keep reading to learn about five common signs of the disorder that can lead to getting the help you need.

A herniated disc, also called a slipped or ruptured disc, occurs when the jellied center of a spinal disc pushes out through a tear in the rubbery exterior. This can press on nerves and cause pain. Treatment options are available for this condition.

Elbow injuries can be painful and complex, just like your recovery. Without adequate time and care, you could seriously reinjure your elbow, sidelining you even longer. Here’s what to expect during your recovery from elbow fracture repair surgery.

COVID-19 may have changed many aspects of your life, from where you work to how you shop. If you’re an athlete or a gym goer, you may have questions that don’t have clear answers: Is it safe to play? Can I work out at the gym? What if I get hurt?

If you’re struggling with chronic pain, pain medication isn’t your only option. PRP therapy can encourage and accelerate recovery using your body’s own platelets and growth factors.

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

“ACCORDING TO A STUDY published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20% of U.S. adults live with chronic pain. Chronic pain is generally thought of as pain that lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain is different from the acute...

In order for our bodies to function properly, without issues or without pain, we need to ensure we are exercising consistently and properly. For our backs in particular, exercise that strengthens the muscles in the surrounding areas will go a long way...

Back pain is one of the more common physical ailments that doctors and specialists treat, and it can show itself in several forms with different causes for each. Many times, back pain is caused by mechanical issues,...

If you’re experiencing back pain, you may find that it can begin to take a huge toll on your quality of life and generally can be a burden on your day to day routine. While most back pain issues can be treated with less invasive solutions,...

Within our backs, we have discs that are placed in between the bones of our spinal column that essentially serve as shock absorbents. Each disc is made up of a firm outer layer and a soft jelly-like core, and they help hold the spine together while...

Stiffness and lack of stabilization are two common reasons that a person may experience back pain. Taking the time to make sure you are incorporating stretching exercises into your day will help to prevent this rigidity.

Back pain can be a significant hindrance to daily life and is often frustrating to deal with. It can be even more frustrating when the cause is unknown. Pain could stem from something simple like posture, improper exercise, or even sleeping funny.

Back pain can seem unbearable and inescapable. The discomfort can be severe enough to hinder healing and rehabilitation. With epidural steroid injection, this pain can be soothed right at the source to give the surrounding tissues time to heal...

Back pain is consistently one of the top reasons why a person may need to visit their doctor. Because there are so many different causes for back pain, there are a number of different methods for treating it.

Fentanyl’s Fatal Fallout – Pinnacle Pain and Spine. 5 Ways to Increase Blood Flow to Reduce Back Pain.

7 Groundbreaking Non-Opioid Alternatives for Pain Management. The Fentanyl Epidemic – Pinnacle Pain and Spine.

Typically prescribed to treat acute pain from an injury or surgery, opioids trigger the release of endorphins—the same feel-good neurotransmitters that are released after exercise, a great date or taking a bite of chocolate.

s your desk job a literal pain in the neck? Dr. Matthew Crooks of Pinnacle Pain and Spine feels you. “It’s the devices and the texting and computers – it’s sort of been good business for me, but it’s not good for everyone else,” he says with a laugh.

Bone and soft tissue injuries heal in many stages. One of the most exciting areas of research in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine involves making the most of the initial healing stages: inflammation and an increase in cells, or cell proliferation.

Millions of people who suffer from chronic pain take opioid drugs that carry significant risks of addiction and can often do more harm than good. But scientists are developing a new generation of solutions to deal with the problem in ways that safer and...

Dr. Matthew Crooks on Good Morning Arizona talking about pain management without using opioids. These 7 New Techniques Offer Drug-Free Pain Relief...

Dr. Matthew Crooks on Good Morning Arizona talking to Lina de Florias about pain management without using opioids. Click the image link to watch the video or call us to learn more about our approach to treating chronic and acute pain.

An aging star and the new procedure that could revolutionize sports medicine. By nearly every metric, Kobe Bryant is having his best season in years. Not only is he leading the league in scoring, but he’s also performing above his career average in...

In an attempt to speed up his return to the Golden State Warriors’ lineup, reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry underwent platelet-rich plasma treatment on the right knee he sprained during the first round of the 2016 NBA playoffs,...

ATHLETES SUCH AS TIGER WOODS AND THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS’S HINES WARD HAVE UNDERGONE PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY, BUT IS THERE EVIDENCE THAT THE TREATMENT REALLY SPEEDS THE HEALING OF INJURIES?

Obtained from: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/ conditions/adult/orthopaedic_disorders/ice_packs_vs_warm_compresses_for_pain_85,p00918/ It can sometimes be confusing whether to use heat or cold when treating sore muscles or an injury,...