Understanding Spine Injections Spine issues can impact every aspect of your life, turning simple daily tasks into challenging ordeals. Bending down to tie your shoes could trigger a sharp pain. Playing with your kids or grandkids may no longer be possible. Even a good night's sleep...
Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide. While lower back pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, regular exercise and stretching can prevent or alleviate many cases. At Desert Spine and Sports Physicians, we offer non-surgical treatments that work in...
Physiatry, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), is a medical specialty that focuses on restoring and enhancing functional ability and quality of life for individuals with pain or injury related to the spine and musculoskeletal system, and other diagnoses affecting the nerves, muscles,...
Small fiber neuropathy (SFN) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects the small nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system. These tiny nerve endings are responsible for transmitting sensory information, such as pain and temperature sensations, from the skin and internal organs to...
Living with joint pain caused by osteoarthritis can be challenging, affecting not only your mobility but also your overall quality of life. At Desert Spine & Sports Physicians, we understand the impact of osteoarthritis and are here to guide you through effective non-surgical strategies for...
With its bustling business districts and thriving construction projects, Phoenix has a diverse working demographic. No matter the occupation, from the financial analyst behind a desk to the craftsman on the construction site, the importance of maintaining physical well-being transcends job titles. Whether your job...
Research shows that nearly two million people suffer a back injury each year, and that 80% of adults will injure their back at least once. From strained muscles and herniated discs to arthritis, a back injury can reduce mobility and productivity, even after it is...
Sciatica is a common term patients use to describe the symptoms that occur when lumbar radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the low back, occurs. Radiculopathy can cause a shooting pain that typically feels like it starts in the gluteal region and then travels down...
By William Lian MD Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain has long been an under-recognized and under-diagnosed cause of pain. Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common cause of chronic pain in the United States, with up to 84% of adults experiencing it at some point in...
by Julie Hastings MD and Susan Sorosky MD A ‘physiatrist ‘ (pronounced ‘fizz i’ a trist’) is a physician who specializes in Physiatry, also known as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation or PM&R, one of the 24 medical specialties certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties....