Effective Sciatica Relief: Comprehensive Pain Management
Sciatica is a common and often debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. This painful ailment occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down through each leg, becomes irritated or compressed. In this blog post, we will investigate the causes and symptoms of sciatica, explore diagnostic methods for confirming its […]
Social Support Promotes Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
Summary: In one of the studies, in mice, researchers made a surprise finding that social support groups may promote recovery in spinal cord injury patients. In the study, they tested how gabapentin helps during rehab. They discovered that gabapentin did not lower spinal inflammation. Instead, it increased the growth of neurons in the part of […]
IV Ketamine And Lidocaine May Help Overcome Chronic Pain
Summary: Ketamine and lidocaine are anesthetics. While it is known that ketamine can provide pain relief, and lidocaine is good for local anesthesia, a new study shows that combining the drugs in an infusion may help in chronic pain treatment. A study done in a clinic in Canada found that combining the two medications, and given […]