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 and other problems in the arms or legs. Degenerative Disc Disease is a weakening of one or more vertebral discs, which normally act as a cushion [...]
What Is Spinal Stenosis? The spinal column contains open spaces that create passageways for the spinal cord and the spinal nerves. Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of (or an intrusion into) these openings. This can cause a compression of the nerves. Spinal stenosis most commonly affects the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine. Midwest Interventional [...]
Dr. Shaun Kondamuri, the director of Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists, was invited to speak at the Indiana University School of Nursing to the Nurse Practitioner class on February 12, 2019. He spoke to the NP students on “Managing your Patients' Chronic Pain in the Midst of the Opioid Epidemic.” The students enjoyed the 3-hour presentation and [...]
On February 15th., Dr. Satish Dasari will be a guest expert on WJOB. At 9:00 am, Dr. Dasari will talk about the latest advancements in the battle against pain on Rudy Velasco's program, The Waiting Room. Be sure to tune in on Thursday at 9:00 am on WJOB 1230 AM or 104.7 FM.
Over 25 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain and over 100 million Americans are living with a chronic illness that undoubtedly involves some degree of pain. Although we have helped thousands of patients to determine the causes and most effective treatments to reduce their chronic pain, we are committed to helping patients realize [...]
Have you ever considered Yoga as an easy way to relieve some of the back pain caused by aging? When many people think of Yoga, their first thought is that it requires youthful fitness and flexibility. In fact, most seniors do not even realize that Yoga can be easy to do even while sitting in a [...]
Are you looking for a Pain Specialist in Chesterton, Indiana? Downtown Chesterton, Indiana Residents of Chesterton, Indiana and the surrounding neighborhoods have access to Board Certified Pain Specialists, right here in town. For over 20 years, Midwest Interventional Spine Specialists (M.I.S.S.) has been serving patients throughout Northwest Indiana. However, if you live in Chesterton, [...]
