The Silent Threat to Men's Health: Why You Should Know Your Osteoporosis Risk --- Why Men Should Be Aware of Their Osteoporosis Risk --- Osteoporosis is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects women, but it’s just as important for men to be aware of their own osteoporosis risk. In fact, approximately one in [...]
The Price of Pain: How Chronic Pain Impacts Lives --- Chronic pain isn’t just a physical burden—it’s a financial, emotional, and social one as well. Individuals suffering from persistent pain often experience significant disruptions in various aspects of life, from work to relationships, and even to personal ambitions. Unfortunately, the costs of chronic pain go beyond [...]
Understanding Trigger Point Injections --- Trigger point injections (TPIs) are a popular non-surgical treatment for relieving muscle pain, particularly when it’s caused by tight knots or "trigger points" in the muscles. These trigger points can develop in areas of muscle fibers that become tight, causing pain or discomfort in the surrounding areas. A trigger point injection [...]
Have You Voted for Best of the Region yet? ---Just a reminder to our friends, patients, and colleagues - this is the last week to choose the Best of the Region. We hope you will again choose us as the Best in Spine Care and Pain Management. The last day to Vote is Sunday, March 23rd. [...]
Meet Our New Nurse Practitioners - Jessica Mercado, NP and Gladys Hernandez, NP Pictured on the left, Gladys Hernandez. Pictured on the right, Jessica Mercado. --- We are pleased to announce that two experienced and compassionate nurse practitioners have joined our practice. Meet Jessica Mercado and Gladys Hernandez. Jessica Mercado, FNP-C Jessica Mercado is [...]
Why and When You Should Consult a Spine Care Specialist --- If you’re experiencing persistent back or neck pain, consulting a spine care specialist is crucial to prevent your underlying condition from worsening. Early intervention can make a significant difference in your recovery process, ensuring that you avoid more complex and difficult treatments down the road. [...]
Join us for a Breakfast Health Seminar - Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists is hosting a FREE Health Education seminar. Over breakfast, you will learn about the latest advancements to combat SI joint pain and be able to ask our medical team any questions you have about treating chronic pain. So, join us and bring a friend. [...]
Thank you to all of our patients, colleagues, and friends for again voting us #1 for SPINE CARE and #1 for PAIN Management. This is the 13th time we have been voted BEST of the Region and we remain committed to serving our community with compassionate patient care that begins with an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive [...]
The Mild® Procedure - A Better Option for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) - Shaun Kondamuri, MD The Vertos mild® procedure is a minimally invasive surgical technique designed to relieve symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), a condition where the spinal canal narrows and compresses the spinal cord and nerves in the lower back. This compression can [...]
Join us for a Breakfast Health Seminar - Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists is hosting a FREE Health Education seminar. Over breakfast, you will learn about the latest advancements to combat SI joint pain and be able to ask our medical team any questions you have about treating chronic pain. So, join us and bring a friend. [...]
