The idea of having spinal surgery can seem daunting. However, medical advancements have created far less invasive methods for performing many of these procedures, including spinal fusion. Spinal fusion is the process of welding bones in your spine together to relieve chronic pain. In the past, this was an extensive back surgery that required large […]
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People often use the terms “tendon” and “ligament” interchangeably. However, these two connective tissues do very different jobs. Your tendons connect the muscles in your body to your bones. Your ligaments, on the other hand, connect your bones to other bones. While tendons and ligaments have their differences, they do have one thing in common: […]
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Did you know that around 8 in 10 Americans have back pain at some point in their lives? Experiencing problems from time to time is bad enough. But, when it becomes chronic, this issue can impact your everyday life, especially if nothing seems to provide relief. Vladimir Fiks, MD, of Advanced Pain Management Center in Portland, Oregon, specializes in […]
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Your peripheral nervous system consists of all the nerves that lie outside of your brain and spinal cord. This nervous system keeps your brain and spinal cord connected with the rest of your body. Generally speaking, your peripheral nervous system has two primary jobs. It carries sensory and motor information back and forth to your […]
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Have you been told that a spinal injection could help ease your neck or back pain? While this treatment can provide relief for a variety of conditions, there are several types of injections. At Advanced Pain Management Center in Portland, Oregon, also serving the surrounding areas of Aloha, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigart & Lake Oswego, Vladimir Fiks, MD, uses spinal injections as […]
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Car accidents are a common problem, especially those resulting in injury. In 2019 alone, 4.5 million Americans required medical care for injuries sustained in motor-vehicle crashes. And, unfortunately, even minor fender benders can lead to physical damage. That’s because they can cause your body to move in sudden, snapping, or jarring movements that put pressure […]
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If you have chronic pain, you know firsthand that it can take a toll on your physical and emotional well-being. Fortunately, innovative pain management solutions, such as spinal cord stimulation, can offer relief, even if you haven’t found effective therapies in the past. Vladimir Fiks, MD, brings the latest and most effective treatments available to his […]
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As pain management specialists, we know firsthand that pain can derail your life, especially if it involves your joints or back. But we also have good news for you: There are solutions. At Advanced Pain Management Center in Portland, Oregon, Vladimir Fiks, MD, knows firsthand that effectively treating pain involves reaching it at the source. […]
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The brain and spinal cord get a lot of attention for good reason. As the central nervous system, they’re at the very heart of how our bodies work. However, the peripheral nerves, which are outside of the central nervous system, play an equally important role. The peripheral nerves connect your brain and spinal cord to […]
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The bones that form your spine are known as vertebrae. Together, they support your weight, allow you to move your back, and protect your spinal cord and the nerves that branch out to the rest of your body. Unfortunately, if you develop a compression fracture in one of these bones, the bone may collapse and […]
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