/ Jun 29, 2022

7 Ways Chronic Pain Can Disrupt Your Life

2022-09-12T21:41:02+00:00June 29th, 2022|Chronic Pain, Pain Management|

Chronic pain can be a serious problem, and it can make your life difficult in many ways. It’s not just about the pain itself—it’s about how that pain disrupts your life. If you suffer from chronic pain, you know that it isn’t just a physical sensation. The pain can impact your life in several […]

/ Jun 23, 2022

How Does Radiofrequency Ablation Treat Chronic Pain?

2022-09-13T01:12:58+00:00June 23rd, 2022|Chronic Pain, Pain Management|

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy small sensory nerves that send pain signals to the brain. The procedure blocks the communication between the nerve and the brain, and the patient’s pain is alleviated or reduced. This treatment can provide patients suffering with chronic pain long-term relief or […]

/ Jun 16, 2022

5 Types of Therapies for Post-Accident Pain

2022-09-12T22:07:55+00:00June 16th, 2022|Back Pain, Chronic Pain|

Approximately 20 to 50 million people sustain road-related injuries every year. If you or your loved one suffers pain from road accidents, workplace injuries, or slips and falls, your doctor may recommend therapy as part of your treatment.

In addition to reducing the pain, post-accident therapy can facilitate the recovery period and […]

/ Jun 9, 2022

Epidural Injections VS. Facet Joint Injections for Spinal Problems

2022-06-09T12:55:22+00:00June 9th, 2022|Back Pain, Pain Management|

Chronic pain in your back can be difficult to manage and limit your ability to function. Conditions such as disc herniation, degenerative discs, spinal stenosis, and annular tears can cause intense pain, weakness, and discomfort to your back, thigh, legs, or buttocks.

You are likely searching for the best pain […]

/ Jun 1, 2022

Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments: What You Need to Know

2022-06-09T12:38:27+00:00June 1st, 2022|Back Pain, Spine Health|

Degenerative Disc Disease is a debilitating disease that can affect people from all walks of life. The most common symptom of Degenerative Disc Disease is pain in the back or neck, which can be severe enough to require surgery for relief. If you are suffering from this condition, then you may want to […]

/ May 25, 2022

Benefits of Lumbar Radiculopathy Treatment

2022-09-12T21:07:27+00:00May 25th, 2022|Back Pain, Pain Management, Spine Health|

 When back pain begins to affect your quality of life, it’s essential to identify and treat the cause of your discomfort. For patients with back and leg pain, lumbar radiculopathy is often at the center of their symptoms.  

What Is Lumbar Radiculopathy?

Understanding any back condition or disorder requires […]

/ May 11, 2022

Back Pain at Work: Prevention and Treatment

2022-06-09T12:16:25+00:00May 11th, 2022|Back Pain, Pain Management, Spine Health, Tips & Tricks|

A 40-hour workweek comes with an array of challenges. One problem that often remains unseen for many is the onset of back pain. Yet, treatment can last for years—or eternally when it does present. You do not need to fret!

Often caused by poor posture, injury, or inactivity, back pain at work […]

/ May 4, 2022

Dr. Downing Radio Interview with Peter MacArthur – WDEL AM 1150

2022-05-09T17:51:23+00:00May 4th, 2022|Regenerative Medicine, Tips & Tricks|

Listen to the whole interview here or read the transcript below:

Peter: Spring’s here, and spring cleaning is underway. Case in point, I was doing some in the yard the other day moving around some 4x4s. For me, it’ll be a 2-or 3-day affair and that’ll be it. But I know there […]

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