You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your sacroiliac (SI) joints. However, these joints have an important job. They connect the lowest part of your spine, or sacrum, to your pelvis. And, like other joints in your body, you can develop significant pain in this area from inflammation or improper joint movement. At Advanced […]
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Losing sensation in your foot from time to time usually isn’t cause for concern. In fact, it’s a fairly typical response to certain habits, like: Sitting on your feet Kneeling or sitting for extended periods Crossing your legs for too long Wearing overly tight shoes, socks, or pants In these cases, the numbness typically develops […]
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Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has revolutionized the pain management industry. These small implantable devices use low levels of electricity to interfere with the pain signals going to your brain. It’s so effective that Vladimir Fiks, MD, recommends spinal cord stimulation for several types of back pain, including: Sciatica Chronic back, neck, arm, or leg pain Nerve root compression […]
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If you’ve had a migraine, you know firsthand how painful and debilitating they can be. Common signs of migraine include: Head pain on one or both sides that pulses or throbs Pins and needle sensations in the arm or leg Numbness or weakness in the face or body Difficulty speaking Sensitivity to light and sound […]
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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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