Pain that travels from your lower back or buttock into your leg may be sciatica. Some people describe a burning or shooting sensation. Others notice tingling, numbness, or weakness. Because several conditions can cause these symptoms, sciatica treatment starts with understanding what may be irritating the nerve. An evaluation can help your provider recommend appropriate [...]
Explaining ongoing back pain can be difficult. You may know which activities hurt but struggle to describe the pattern or explain what has changed. PCET’s chronic low back pain quiz offers a starting point. This educational questionnaire provides a general profile based on your answers, which you can review with your healthcare provider. Take the [...]
Chronic pain in veterans can affect sleep, movement, work, and relationships. Research shows that veterans experience chronic pain more often than nonveterans. However, each person’s symptoms, health history, and care needs differ. An individual evaluation can help you understand your options. At Pain Consultants of East Tennessee, treatment planning considers your symptoms, previous care, and [...]
You Don’t Have to Just Live With It If you’ve been dealing with pain for weeks, months, or even years, you may have heard something like: “This is just part of getting older,” or “There’s nothing more we can do.” That’s a discouraging thing to hear - and for many people, it isn’t accurate. Pain [...]
