PTSD, short for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a debilitating psychiatric anxiety disorder which can occur when a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. Traumatic events can include a natural…
Sciatica refers to back pain caused by a problem with the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is in the lower back region and runs down one or sometimes both legs….
Botox. Seems like we’re hearing and reading about the use of Botox more and more. It is primarily marketed as a popular option for reducing wrinkles in the face, particularly…
What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation? Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a pain-relief technique that delivers a continuous low-voltage electrical current to the spinal cord in order to block the sensation of pain. SCS…
What does Occipital Neuralgia mean? Occipital neuralgia (ON) is a headache disorder. The occipital region is located at the back of the head. The term “neuralgia” refers to pain in…
By definition – Tennis Elbow occurs due to chronic inflammation of the tendons of the elbow caused by overuse of the muscles of the forearm. Other names for the condition…
At Acute Pain Therapies we have successfully treated Shingles and its most common form (chest wall pain) with nerve catheters. Shingles: What is it? Who gets it? Shingles, also known…
What is it? Buprenorphine is medication that acts on the same receptors as morphine but in a different way. It is used to help people get off of morphine related drugs,…
At ACP, Dr. Zachary Fisk and our team specialize in an array of leading-edge treatment methods for acute postoperative pain and pain from injuries that reduce or eliminate the need…
At Acute Pain Therapies, We Successfully Treat Acute Head Pain Most people will experience the pain of a headache in their lifetime. Some headaches are mild, and, with the use…