by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Feb 21, 2025 | Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles, Spinal cord stimulation
Shingles pain can be excruciating and long-lasting, especially when it leads to post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN). If you have persistent nerve pain after a shingles outbreak, a spinal cord pain stimulator may help. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an advanced treatment...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Feb 18, 2025 | Nerve Pain, Piriformis Injections, sciatica
What is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis syndrome is a common but often overlooked cause of buttock and leg pain, affecting an estimated 6% of patients diagnosed with sciatica. It occurs when the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttock, compresses or irritates...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Feb 11, 2025 | Cancer pain
Can Breast Cancer Be Painful? Over the years I’ve treated a number of patients with breast cancer. Many of them have had breast pain and asked “Can breast cancer be painful?” The reason for their question is that there is a common conception that...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Feb 4, 2025 | Back Pain, kyphoplasty
Car accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, even when the collision seems minor. Recently, I treated a patient who experienced aching mid-back pain after being rear-ended by a Tesla. Despite Teslas appearing small, their electric batteries make them significantly...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 30, 2025 | Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Living with persistent muscle pain can significantly impact your quality of life. That deep, aching knot in your muscle that refuses to go away is more than just a nuisance—it could be a trigger point. Trigger points are tight, sensitive areas in your muscles that...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 28, 2025 | Cancer pain, Neck pain
Neck pain is a common complaint, often caused by muscle strain, arthritis, or poor posture. However, certain neck pain symptoms may indicate cancer, requiring timely evaluation and care.com/pain/head-neck-facial-pain/#facet-arthritis), or poor posture. However, in...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 23, 2025 | Joint injections, Platelet-rich plasma injections, Shoulder pain
Shoulder arthritis is a condition I encounter frequently in my practice. Patients often ask, “Doc, does shoulder arthritis mean I need a shoulder replacement?” This common concern provides an opportunity to explore the causes, treatments, and management options for...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 21, 2025 | Back Pain, Facet Arthritis, Hip Pain, radiculopathy, sacroiliac joint pain
When I was a kid, there was a song called “The Skeleton Dance” where we sang, “The foot bone’s connected to the leg bone. The leg bone’s connected to the knee bone…” and so on. This simple, catchy tune shows how the body’s...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 16, 2025 | Joint injections, Joint Pain, Platelet-rich plasma injections, Rotator cuff, Shoulder pain
Rotator cuff pain can sideline even the most active individuals, making tasks like reaching, lifting, or enjoying sports a challenge. It can disrupt everything from golfing and pickleball to simple daily activities, such as dressing or sleeping comfortably. Recently,...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 14, 2025 | Back Pain, compression fracture
Back bracing is a frequent topic of discussion at Red Butte Pain Solutions. For example, nearly 70% of patients with vertebral compression fractures report significant pain relief when using a brace, highlighting its importance in recovery and pain management. Many...
