When Rachel Wilson injured her back while serving in the Second Gulf War in 2005, she had no idea how deeply it would shape the next two decades of her life. What began as a service-related back injury slowly became a constant barrier—limiting her movement, limiting her activity, and limiting the life she wanted to [...]
James Choo, MD, owner of Pain Consultants of East Tennessee and the PCET Surgery Center sat down with Todd Moseley, CEO and Co-Founder of Spinal Simplicity to discuss their minimally-invasive surgical options that are redefining the way we treat painful conditions. https://youtu.be/xlSF5matyWE
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common conditions affecting adults, often caused by changes in the bones, discs, and nerves of the spine. For many, traditional treatments such as physical therapy, medications, or injections provide only temporary relief. At Pain Consultants of East Tennessee (PCET), we are dedicated to offering advanced, minimally [...]
Chronic pain can take a toll on every aspect of life—limiting mobility, disrupting sleep, and impacting mental well-being. For people with certain types of nerve-related pain, especially in targeted areas like the foot, knee, hip, or groin, traditional pain treatments may not provide lasting relief. That’s where Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation offers new hope. [...]
If lower back, hip, or leg pain is slowing you down, your sacroiliac (SI) joint could be the cause. When therapy, medications, or injections don’t help, the Rialto™ SI Fusion System offers a new path to lasting relief. This minimally invasive procedure uses a small incision to stabilize the SI joint, reducing pain and helping [...]
Chronic pain—especially nerve-related pain—can be debilitating and persistent, even after medications, physical therapy, or surgery. Fortunately, peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) is emerging as a promising, drug-free option for managing neuropathic pain by sending mild electrical impulses directly to the nerves. What Is PNS and How Does It Work? PNS involves placing thin lead electrodes under [...]
