A stellate ganglion block is an injection of local anesthetic in the sympathetic nerve tissue of the neck. These tissues contain the nerves that make up a part of the sympathetic nervous system, located on either side of the voice box in the neck. A stellate ganglion block is an advanced interventional treatment used to…
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the open spaces within the spine, which can put pressure on the spinal cord and all of the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis most often occurs in the neck and lower back and can cause significant discomfort and pain to those who suffer from this condition.…
Sam Bradford had great success in his college days as a Sooner, as his accolades would reflect his success. In 2008, Bradford was nominated for the Heisman trophy alongside Graham Harrell, Tim Tebow, Shonn Greene, and Colt McCoy. Not to mention the Sammy Baugh Trophy, the Davey O’Brien Award, and many more. Even after Oklahoma’s…
Sports related injuries are among the most common injuries in the United States. From youth and teens injured in a school related sporting event, professional athletes suffering from injury which affects their careers, to those who simply love recreational sporting activities and who push their bodies to limit just because they can – sports related…
Soft tissue injuries involve damage to the ligaments, tendons, and muscles. These injuries include sprains, strains, bursitis, tendonitis, and contusions. Ligaments are strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect bone to bone and work to stabilize a joint. Tendons are strong fibrous bands that attach the muscle to the bone. Injuries can result from a…
Radiculopathy is defined as a pinched nerve in the spine. When surrounding bones, cartilage, muscle, or tendons are deteriorated or injured, they pinch the nerves in the spine. This trauma causes the tissues within the spine to change position so that extra pressure is put on the nerve roots. When these roots are pinched, or…
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain disorder in which pressure on sensitive points in the muscles causes pain in seemingly unrelated parts of the body. This referred pain persists or worsens over time instead of lessening. Myofascial pain typically occurs after a muscle has been repetitively contracted. Many jobs, hobbies, and recreational activities use…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a form of chronic pain that usually affects one of the body’s limbs such as an arm, leg, or foot. Most people with CRPS develop symptoms after an injury or surgery; some people who suffer also come down with symptoms following a heart attack or stroke. Complex Regional Pain…
Athletes and active individuals often suffer from common injuries of the body, mostly from overuse of a particular muscle group (or groups). Hip bursitis is one of these common injuries that can cause the area of the hip to become very tender and painful. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion the tendons, ligaments, and muscles.…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand because of pressure put upon the median nerve within the wrist. This nerve runs from the forearm to the hand through a small space in the wrist called the “carpal tunnel”. When there is pressure on the nerve running through the small opening, carpal…
