by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Mar 18, 2025 | Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks, Nerve Pain, Spinal cord stimulation, Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Phantom limb pain affects people who have lost a limb due to injury, surgery, or a birth defect. This pain is real, not imagined, and occurs because the brain and nervous system still register signals from the missing limb. If you or a loved one is struggling with...
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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Intercostal Nerve Blocks, Nerve Pain, Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Shingles
A few years ago, I suffered an accident that left me with a couple of broken ribs. While the continuous aching pain from the fractures was challenging, I also experienced intermittent sharp, burning, and electric sensations radiating around my chest. This disruption...
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 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...
