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Every golfer knows that a powerful, well-executed golf swing is the foundation for any round on the green. It impacts every facet of the game. Your swing determines the accuracy and distance of each hole which leads to improving your score. Seasoned players and novices must always be working on the swing to be competitive in the game and elevateRead more

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat spinal compression fractures. Patients are typically suffering from osteoporosis or injury. The goal of this treatment is to relieve pain, restore the spinal height, and stabilize the spine with a specialized balloon and bone cement. As spinal compression fractures become more frequent, kyphoplasty has grown in importance in Scottsdale for itsRead more

Peripheral Nerve Stimulation is a therapy designed to alleviate chronic pain by using small electrical pulses to disrupt pain signals to the peripheral nerves. It is a minimally invasive procedure that can provide long-term relief for certain chronic pain conditions. This precise targeting allows Peripheral Nerve Stimulation to address the specific source of pain, thus making it an effective optionRead more

As millions of Americans already know, chronic pain extends far beyond a physical ache. Its presence affects every part of your daily living from daily activities to your emotional well-being. This is why effective pain management is critical to your success and happiness in living with chronic pain. The good news is that Summa Pain Care in Phoenix is readyRead more

Summa Pain Care is dedicated to helping patients manage and treat chronic pain in its various forms with a multitude of therapies and procedures. Not all pain is the same. Not every patient reacts the same way. That is why at Summa Pain Care we the whole body, history of pain and relevancy of treatments. With the first goal beingRead more

It is estimated that at least 8% of adults suffer from chronic neck or back pain. Furthermore, 18% of Americans have experienced a recent episode of neck or back pain. While some pain can be relieved by popping a few over-the-counter pills, other pain is far more persistent. A treatment plan for this type of pain might include a SpinalRead more

It should be no surprise that sleep plays an important role in day to day living in Scottsdale. Proper and adequate sleep aids in healing, cognitive function, emotional well-being, physical wellness, weight loss and safety. While this is well known, sometimes it can be a struggle to get to sleep and stay asleep. Sleep hygiene is the concept that combiningRead more

Spinal conditions leave millions of people in pain and struggling to cope on a daily basis. Degenerative disc disease, spinal tumors and trauma are just a few causes of serious spinal issues. Many people have opted for several treatments with less than stellar outcomes. Now, there is a new treatment for spinal conditions and Summa Pain Care is ready toRead more

Spinal cord stimulators (SCS) are innovative medical devices designed to alleviate chronic and persistent pain by delivering electrical signals to the spinal cord. Implanted under the skin, these devices work by intercepting pain signals before they reach the brain, replacing sensations of pain with a mild tingling or buzzing feeling. SCS is often recommended for patients who have not foundRead more

When faced with chronic pain, few individuals are adequately prepared for the difficulties that lie ahead. Without much thought, many of us instinctively turn to the medicine cabinet and consume a few pills in hopes of obtaining even a slight bit of relief. However, the issue lies in the excessive dependence on medication for pain alleviation. Addiction to pain medicationRead more