by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 20, 2024 | Cervical radiculopathy, Epidural Steroid Injections, radiculopathy, Uncategorized
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...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 6, 2024 | Cancer pain
Immunotherapy has changed the way we fight cancer. By boosting the immune system, it helps the body target and destroy cancer cells more effectively. While this treatment has brought hope to many, it can also come with side effects, including pain in the joints,...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 3, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy, Nerve Pain
Radiation therapy is a cornerstone in cancer treatment, effectively targeting malignant cells. However, it often brings side effects, including pain. Understanding these effects and how to manage them is crucial for maintaining quality of life during and after...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Nov 29, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy
Chemotherapy is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. However, it often brings challenging side effects. For many patients, these side effects include pain and discomfort that can make daily life harder. The good news is that pain from chemotherapy is...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Nov 26, 2024 | Cancer pain
Surgery is often a critical part of cancer treatment, but it can bring significant pain along with the healing. While removing tumors or affected areas is crucial, it often leaves patients with pain as a common side effect. As part of Red Butte Pain Solutions’...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Nov 22, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy
Cancer treatment can be life-saving, yet it often brings difficult side effects, including pain. Understanding the different types of pain that can arise from these treatments empowers patients, helps them communicate their needs, and guides them toward relief. In...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Nov 19, 2024 | Back Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Diabetic nerve pain, Spinal cord stimulation
Over the last 20 years, spinal cord stimulation has transformed significantly. It’s evolved from a basic pain relief option to a sophisticated, adaptable therapy with specialized features. When spinal cord stimulators (SCS) first emerged, they offered hope but little...
