by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the holiday season unfolds, I’m reminded of a series of talks I recently gave at church. We explored steps we can take to care for our loved ones and ourselves as we age. Those discussions made me reflect on the isolation many of us feel as we grow older. And...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 20, 2024 | Cervical radiculopathy, Epidural Steroid Injections, radiculopathy
Epidural steroid injections are one of the most common procedures I perform. This is in no small part due to the fact that every year one of the top reasons people see a doctor is back pain. Patients often have questions like, “How does the steroid work to stop the...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 17, 2024 | Cervicogenic headaches, Headaches, Neck arthritis, Neck pain
Cervicogenic headaches are a common but often misunderstood condition that connects neck and headache pain. If you’ve experienced persistent headaches accompanied by neck discomfort, cervicogenic headaches might be the cause. Understanding their symptoms, causes, and...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 13, 2024 | Back Pain, compression fracture, kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty
At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we frequently see patients struggling with osteoporosis symptoms. Many of these patients come to us because of painful vertebral compression fractures. These fractures often result from weakened bones caused by osteoporosis, making it a...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 10, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy, Nerve Pain
Chemotherapy is a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer. However, it can also cause side effects, including nerve pain known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). For many cancer patients, this nerve damage can be one of the most challenging...
