What is the sacrum and why does it fracture? The pelvis is a ring of bones that provides structure and stability. The bony pelvis consists of the sacrum, coccyx, and three innominate bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The sacrum sits along the back of the...
What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and their tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint and allow motion of the arm. There are four rotator cuff muscles - the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The supraspinatus tendon is the...
We are pleased to announce the opening of our THIRD location in Scottsdale which is located conveniently near the 101 and Shea. Like our other two offices in Phoenix and Mesa, we offer the full spectrum of non-surgical treatments for pain including in-office fluoroscopic suites...
Sleep is a basic human function that plays an important role in our brain function and overall health. Unfortunately, up to 70 million people in the US have a chronic sleep disorder that impacts daily functioning and health1. Good sleep is a combination of how...
As more and more people are turning away from pharmaceutical treatments for musculoskeletal pain, interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is on the rise. One of the most common types of TCM used for treating pain is acupuncture. Although acupuncture originated in China thousands of...
Rishi Vora DO and Susan Sorosky MD Recent trends in the legalization of recreational marijuana and the increased marketing of Cannabidiol (CBD) containing products have led to these products garnering attention as possible pain treatments. Proponents of these products promote their pain relieving properties as well...
By now I’m sure you’ve heard about the “opioid epidemic” and some of the concerns about prescribing opiods for chronic pain. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at these issues to understand the importance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...