The sacroiliac or SI joints link the pelvis and the lower spine. These joints are made up of the sacrum (bony structure above the tailbone, below the lower vertebra) and the top part of the ilium (pelvis). The sacroiliac joints act as a shock absorber between the upper […]
The LinQ™ Stabilization System is a minimally invasive option for patients suffering from SI joint dysfunction and SI joint pain. The SI joint stabilization system is designed to help alleviate and (in many cases) eliminate chronic pain. The system utilizes an implant that is placed into the […]
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.
Regaining quality of life is one of the goals of physicians who attempt to treat chronic pain. Pain […]
The membrane that covers the spinal cord and nerve roots in your spine is called the dural membrane. The space surrounding the dura is the epidural space. Nerves travel through the epidural space to your back and into your legs. Inflammation of these nerve roots may cause pain in these regions due to irritation from […]
A bulging disc is more common than a herniated disc and is fairly common in both young adults and older individuals. Although bulging discs do not create an issue for some patients, other patients may experience chronic, debilitating pain. A biacuplasty is a bulging disc treatment available to Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas patients […]
Jaw pain can be a bothersome condition for many individuals. The jaw joint, or temporomandibular joint, can experience temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders for a number of reasons. TMJ disorders can lead to head and neck pain, jaw pain, headaches, locked jaw and popping sounds when an individual bites. OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers Dallas, […]
Headaches can be extremely debilitating and hinder everyday life. OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers an occipital nerve block to patients who are suffering from certain types of tension and migraine headaches in the Dallas, Ft. Worth and Arlington area.
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 herniated disc treatment, DISC nucleoplasty, performed at OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine may be a […]
If you suffer from migraine headaches, you are not alone. Migraine pain can be debilitating for many individuals. Approximately 12% of the country’s population is affected by recurring headache attacks. OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers a migraine treatment called a sphenopalatine ganglion block for patients living in the Arlington, Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas area […]
Are you suffering from neck or lower back pain and unsure why? OPTIMAL Pain & Regenerative Medicine offers an innovative back pain evaluation test called a discogram to patients living in the Dallas, Ft. Worth and Arlington communities.
The spine is a series of building blocks made-up of vertebra that are separated in […]
