by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Jul 28, 2023 | Dr. Kayvan Haddadan, Health, Pain Medicine
Degenerative Disc Disease: A gradual onset of pain characterizes degenerative disc disease. This condition occurs when the fibrous capsule surrounding the jelly-like cushions between spinal vertebrae thickens, causing the gel to bulge out of the discs. Reasons for...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | May 13, 2022 | Dr. Kayvan Haddadan, Health
A medial [MEE-dee-uhl] branch block is a type of spinal injection to temporarily block the pain signals coming from the medial nerves. Medial nerves run through the facet [FAS-it] joints. Facet joints are joints in your spine that allow for movement between vertebrae...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Sep 10, 2021 | Dr. Kayvan Haddadan, Health
Sciatica is a form of pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve goes from the lower back through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg. Sciatica usually only affects only one side of your body and often occurs when part of the nerve is...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Sep 3, 2021 | Dr. Kayvan Haddadan, Health
Many have heard of the condition, but don’t really understand what fibromyalgia really is and how it affects the body. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes widespread pain through the body, sleep problems, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Those diagnosed with...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Aug 13, 2021 | Dr. Kayvan Haddadan, Health, Pain Medicine
Back pain can put a damper on your day-to-day life. Even the simplest tasks can feel like a complete struggle to get through. Although pain medication such as Advil or Tylenol can help, it’s also important to try natural remedies and exercises to help relieve your...
by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan | Jul 13, 2021 | Dr. Kayvan Haddadan, Health, Pain Medicine
Chest pain is one of the most common reasons that people make a visit to the emergency room. Chest pain is not generalized; there are different factors that contribute to chest pain so that a more finite root can be found. These factors include intensity, location,...
