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The statistics about back pain tell a classic good news, bad news story. For nine out of 10 people, back pain heals. But when the pain lasts longer than 12 weeks, it becomes a long-lasting debilitating condition. Chronic back pain doesn’t improve on its own. It stays the same or...

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) eases chronic pain using a surprisingly simple technique. The device sends mild electrical impulses into carefully targeted spinal nerves. The impulses stop pain messages from reaching your brain, which eases your pain. Spinal cord stimulation may not eliminate all your pain. But for many people, the...

You can return to most of your usual activities after sclerotherapy, so you don’t need to worry about a long recovery. However, there are a few limitations and self-care guidelines to follow in the days after your treatment. Our vein specialists at the Centers for Pain Control and Vein Care...

Sciatica is a common form of back pain, distinguished by the involvement of the sciatic nerves. You have two sciatic nerves—one on each side of your lower body. Each begins in your lower spine and travels through each buttock, down each leg, and into the heels and soles of your...

If you’re among the 35% of adults with varicose veins, you may feel self-conscious about their unsightly appearance. But you should also know that varicose veins can lead to more than just cosmetic challenges. We find that many patients who visit us at the Centers for Pain Control and Vein...