by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 2, 2025 | Back Pain, Cancer pain, compression fracture, kyphoplasty, Targeted Medication Delivery, Tumor ablation, vertebroplasty
As a pain management physician, I often hear the question, “Doc, can prostate cancer cause back pain?” The short answer is yes, prostate cancer can cause back pain. However, it’s crucial to understand that back pain has many causes, and most of the time, the...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 31, 2024 | Cancer pain, Ganglion of Impar Neurolysis, Hypogastric plexus neurolysis
At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we frequently work alongside exceptional oncologists from across the Phoenix area to help patients manage cancer-related pain. Among the many types of pain experienced by cancer patients, coccyx (tailbone) and buttock pain are relatively...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 27, 2024 | Back Pain, Cervical radiculopathy, Epidural Steroid Injections, radiculopathy
One of the most frequent injections I perform is a transforaminal epidural steroid injection. I’m often asked by patients, particularly women, “Is this like an epidural when you have a baby?” And I get to explain that it’s really something...
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...
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...
