Health Blog

What Is a Cervicogenic Headache? A cervicogenic headache is regarded as a secondary headache. This means that the headache is actually caused by either illness or some other physical issue...

What Is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome - FBSS? The International Association for the Study of Pain defines failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) as: "Lumbar spinal pain of unknown origin either...

What Is CRPS - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic, severe, and potentially unbearable pain condition that in many cases can develop as a...

What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain often develops gradually. It can be mild, moderate, or severe pain that worsens over time. Chronic pain persists (constantly or intermittently) for longer than...

What Causes Nerve Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy? This condition is a problem with the peripheral nervous system. These are the nerves that branch out from your brain and spinal cord...

What Causes Herniated Discs and Degenerative Disc Disease? A herniated disc is a common injury that can affect any part of the spine. A herniated disc can cause severe pain...

Our beloved team member, Ruth Ann is retiring today. As the head of our Workers' Compensation Program, Ruth Ann has been a dedicated advocate for hundreds of injured workers. For...

What is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial? Spinal cord stimulation (also called SCS) uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain of the back, arms, and legs. It is believed that...

We are happy to announce that for the 8th time, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists (M.I.S.S.) has been voted as one of the best in the region, in the Times' annual...

What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical Radiculopathy is an irritation or compression of one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine. Because these nerves travel to the shoulders, arms, and...