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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Nothing can derail your life faster than pain. Whether you have an acute injury, such as a muscle strain, or live with a chronic joint condition, such as osteoarthritis, pain can interfere with every aspect of your daily life. In the past, you had to turn to risky medications to find pain relief. But, even […]
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Your spine contains a stack of bones known as vertebrae. They give your upper body support, stability, and flexibility. Each vertebra also has a small opening. This network of spaces in your spinal column forms a protective channel that contains the delicate nerves that make up your spinal cord. In a healthy spine, your nerves […]
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You have one sacroiliac (SI) joint on each side of your pelvis. They’re located where your sacrum — the large triangular bone at the base of your spine — connects to your hip bone (the ilium). These joints get held in place by a taut band of ligaments. Unlike your shoulder, elbow, or knee joints, […]
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The human body has two primary parts to its nervous system: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Your central nervous system contains your brain and spinal cord. Your peripheral nervous system contains all of the nerves that lie outside of your central nervous system. Together, your nervous system works like your body’s […]
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Spinal injections can be used to treat and diagnose numerous conditions. Vladimir Fiks, MD, of Advanced Pain Management Center in Portland, Oregon, is an expert at using spinal injections to help his patients manage painful ailments. In this blog, he discusses six spinal injections he uses for certain conditions. 1. Epidural steroid injections These types […]
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Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic and Postoperative Knee Pain Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain that affects people of all ages. Some of the most common causes of knee pain occur from injury to the cartilage or ligaments, arthritis and fractures. Another common occurrence of knee pain is postoperative. It […]
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Nerve stimulation therapy isn’t new. In fact, doctors have recommended this proven approach for more than 40 years. But what is it, and could it be right for you? At Advanced Pain Management Center in Portland, Oregon, Vladimir Fiks, MD, offers two types of nerve stimulation therapy: Peripheral nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation. Here’s what you need to know about […]
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