by Valet Health | Sep 16, 2021 | chronic pain, Pain Management
Most of us do not think of bone as a living substance – we think of dry Halloween skeletons and cow skulls in the desert. Yet bones inside the body are fully alive. They contain blood vessels and constantly create new blood cells, build new bone, and tear down old...
by Valet Health | Sep 3, 2021 | chronic pain, Pain Management
During platelet-rich plasma treatment, the patient’s own blood is drawn and placed in a centrifuge machine where the platelets are separated and concentrated. This results in a PRP solution that contains up to 10 times more platelets than that typically found in...
by Valet Health | Aug 31, 2021 | epidural steroid injections, Pain Management
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a typical therapeutic choice for a variety of lower back and leg pain conditions. The injections have been utilized for many years and are regarded as an essential component for nonsurgical management of sciatica and lower back...
by Valet Health | Aug 26, 2021 | chronic pain, Pain Management
Having severe, recurring headaches that last for several days and are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light? You may be suffering from a migraine. These types of headaches affect about 39 million people in the U.S. and an estimated one billion...
by Valet Health | Aug 24, 2021 | chronic pain, Pain Management
There are a lot of options for treating pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent excessive prescribing. However, this leaves many...
by Valet Health | Aug 20, 2021 | chronic pain, Pain Management
The old adage goes, “no pain, no gain.” While that phrase is common, there isn’t much to gain from the persistent pain that so many people suffer each day. Fortunately, mild injuries or sore muscles can be treated at home by using heat or ice...
