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Dr. Paul Pannozzo of Summa Pain Care wrote in a July post via LinkedIn, “For years pain physicians offered treatments that would try to reduce symptoms but never really restored the function of the lumbar disc. Today we have ViaDisc that has proven to reduce back pain by adding back what the disc loses over time. Progress!” ViaDisc is aRead more

If you've ever felt the pain in your spinal column go from moderate to extreme on a damp and hot day, it might indicate that the summertime heat is worsening your neck and back pain. There is a connection in between the weather conditions and the intensity of the discomforts and pains you might feel when it comes to backRead more

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? When the median nerve is compressed or squeezed as it passes through the wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome is the painful, uncomfortable result. The median nerve manages a few of the muscles that move the thumb and brings information back to the brain about feelings in your thumb and fingers. When the nerve is squeezed itRead more

It’s a consistent, dull pains. A sharp or stabbing discomfort. A tingling or burning experience. It can feel like you're in consistent pain or you're experiencing a brief reprieve but waiting for the it to return if you have persistent back pain. And you're most likely questioning precisely how you got here. Do you simply have a "bad" back? DidRead more

Independence Day is nearly here, and if you're fortunate to have the day off from work, chances are you're going to attempt to spend it outside or by the water. With that said, it's crucial to take some safety measures when ringing in the 4th of July to keep your spinal column and entire body healthy. Listed below, we shareRead more

It is recommended to treat sciatica as very early as possible in order to stay clear of the development of symptoms. Sciatica treatment may include both nonsurgical as well as surgical approaches. Commonly, nonsurgical techniques are tried initially. When the underlying cause is extreme and/or progressive neurological deficiencies such as leg weakness occurs, surgery may be indicated. Nonsurgical Treatment forRead more

To help reduce the stress that goes along with spinal surgery, here's a detailed checklist of products that will aid you considerably throughout recovery, both in the healthcare facility and at residence. These tips are customized for anybody going through back or neck surgery that includes time at a medical facility, however much of them will relate to the recuperationRead more

When David Field, CEO, Southern Spine LLC, announced the launch of the company's new medical device, the StabiLink MIS Spinal Fixation System, (ithad recently been given its FDA clearance and CE Mark), he seemed to know from the outset that he and his team were really onto something. The minimally intrusive system was developed to supply spinal fixation in lumbarRead more

In February we talk about it being Valentines Day, love is in the air, and everything is about romance and the deepest love. But what about showing your joints some love? What about finally getting that swelling checked out? Or that twinge in your knee looked at? What about showing yourself a little bit of love this year, so thatRead more

A stunning and somewhat reassuring study has been released that shows that when it comes to pain care, facilities like Summa Pain Care are starting to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and are taking a pretty big bite out of America’s opioid problem. The study published by JAMA Network open in a research letter reportedRead more