https://davidprovenzanomd.com/Pain Diagnostics and Interventional Careen-USWed, 12 Feb 2025 23:57:46 GMThttps://davidprovenzanomd.com/minimally-invasive-lumbar-decompression-mild/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/minimally-invasive-lumbar-decompression-mild/Wed, 12 Feb 2025 23:57:46 GMTMILD is a minimally invasive procedure for lumbar spinal stenosis. This newsletter shows, step by step, how it removes thick ligament through a small incision.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/basivertebral-nerve-ablation-newsletter/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/basivertebral-nerve-ablation-newsletter/Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:35:52 GMTBasivertebral nerve ablation is a same-day procedure for low back bone pain (vertebrogenic pain). This newsletter covers who may be a candidate and the steps.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/pain-and-summer-sports/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/pain-and-summer-sports/Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:25:48 GMTLearn how to protect your back while enjoying golf, tennis, swimming and other favorite pastimes this summer, and why pickleball is a low-impact option.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/effects-of-lifestyle-on-pain-management/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/effects-of-lifestyle-on-pain-management/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:49:09 GMTSee how sleep, alcohol, smoking and exercise affect chronic pain, plus low-impact exercise ideas such as walking, tai chi, yoga and water workouts.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/crps/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/crps/Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:31:49 GMTLearn about complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) symptoms and diagnosis, the Color the World Orange awareness day, and treatments such as nerve blocks.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/sacroiliac-joint-pain/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/sacroiliac-joint-pain/Fri, 14 Oct 2022 16:23:14 GMTSacroiliac joint pain can feel like sciatica. Learn how it is diagnosed and the step-by-step treatments, from physical therapy to injections and radiofrequency.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/persistent-pain-after-back-surgery/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/persistent-pain-after-back-surgery/Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:06 GMTPersistent pain after back surgery has several possible causes. Learn the symptoms and treatments, from physical therapy to spinal cord stimulation.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:38 GMTKnee osteoarthritis happens when cartilage in the knee breaks down. Learn the treatment options, from therapy and injections to genicular nerve radiofrequency.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/diabetic-neuropathy/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/diabetic-neuropathy/Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:00:04 GMTDiabetic neuropathy is nerve damage linked to high blood sugar. This newsletter covers its symptoms, the limits of medicines, and spinal cord stimulation.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/cervical-facet-pain/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/cervical-facet-pain/Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:39:25 GMTLearn how cervical facet joints, which link the bones of the neck, can cause neck pain and headaches, how the painful joint is found, and how it is treated.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/complex-regional-pain-syndrome-crps/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/complex-regional-pain-syndrome-crps/Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:52:47 GMTThis newsletter explains complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS): types I and II, the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treatments such as nerve blocks.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/radiofrequency-ablation-rhizotomy-procedures/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/radiofrequency-ablation-rhizotomy-procedures/Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:33:21 GMTRadiofrequency ablation, or rhizotomy, heats small nerves to block pain signals from joints. Learn how it is used for the neck, low back, pelvis and knee.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/spinal-stenosis/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/spinal-stenosis/Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:54:26 GMTThis newsletter explains spinal stenosis in the neck and low back: what causes it, when an MRI is needed, and how epidural steroid injections may help.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/cervical-whiplash-associated-disorder/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/cervical-whiplash-associated-disorder/Tue, 01 Sep 2020 21:58:41 GMTWhiplash associated disorder is a neck injury, often from a car accident. Learn the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, the usual outlook, and how it is treated.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/herniated-and-degenerative-discs/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/herniated-and-degenerative-discs/Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:04:08 GMTLearn how spinal discs work, what happens when they herniate or wear down, and how most herniated disc pain is managed with medicine and physical therapy.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/spinal-cord-stimulation-scs/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/spinal-cord-stimulation-scs/Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:38:26 GMTLearn how spinal cord stimulation works, which chronic pain conditions it may treat, how the 3 to 7 day trial works, and recent advances in the technology.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/neuropathic-pain-states-nerve-pain/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/neuropathic-pain-states-nerve-pain/Sun, 01 Dec 2019 21:16:14 GMTLearn about common causes of nerve pain, including neuropathy, shingles, compressed nerves, amputation and spine problems, and how each may be treated.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/cervical-spine-pain-causes-and-treatments/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/cervical-spine-pain-causes-and-treatments/Sun, 01 Sep 2019 20:16:06 GMTNeck pain can come from whiplash, a herniated disc, muscle strain or spinal stenosis. This newsletter covers each cause and the treatment options for it.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/education-and-innovation/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/education-and-innovation/Sat, 01 Jun 2019 21:10:46 GMTSee how Dr. Provenzano's team at Pain Diagnostics and Interventional Care takes part in clinical trials, teaches doctors and mentors student researchers.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/effects-of-exercise-and-nutrition-on-pain-management/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/effects-of-exercise-and-nutrition-on-pain-management/Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:58:12 GMTLearn how regular exercise, healthy eating and body weight can affect chronic pain, from walking breaks and water workouts to self-management programs.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/opioids-proper-use-and-management/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/opioids-proper-use-and-management/Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:27:50 GMTLearn about opioid side effects, risk factors for misuse, CDC prescribing guidance, Pennsylvania limits for short-term use, and why naloxone is recommended.https://davidprovenzanomd.com/non-specific-low-back-pain/https://davidprovenzanomd.com/non-specific-low-back-pain/Sat, 01 Sep 2018 21:24:17 GMTNon-specific low back pain has no single clear cause. Learn how the low back works and how aerobic exercise and resistance training may reduce pain.