Cluneal nerve neuropathy
Cluneal nerve neuropathy is a little-known but not uncommon cause of lower back pain, often confused with sciatica or sacroiliac joint problems.It is caused by irritation or compression of the cluneal nerves, small nerves that run through the muscles and ligaments at the back of the pelvis and carry sensation to an area that includes […]
Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. It allows a wide range of motion thanks to its unique structure: Why Does it Hurt? There can be multiple causes of shoulder pain: How is the diagnosis made? The diagnosis is based on: Available Treatments Conservative Approach Regular movement, within the limits […]
Pain related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
What is it? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic conditions that affect the body’s connective tissues, such as skin, joints, and blood vessels. The most common form is the hypermobile type (hEDS), often associated with widespread chronic pain. Why Does it Hurt? Pain in EDS can be caused by several factors: Pain can […]
Cancer-related pain
Even with a difficult diagnosis, no one should have to live with unnecessary pain. What is it? Cancer-related pain is pain that can occur at any stage of cancer, including: Or even after recovery, as residual chronic pain How often does it occur? According to scientific evidence: When do we intervene? Uncontrolled cancer pain can […]
Sacroiliac joint
An often overlooked cause of chronic back pain In a significant percentage of patients with chronic low back pain (15 to 30%), the source of pain may be the sacroiliac joint. It is still an underdiagnosed but clinically relevant cause, especially after lumbar surgery, pregnancy, or in those who perform repetitive movements (athletes, manual laborers). […]
Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
What is it? Chronic post-surgical pain is pain that persists for more than 3 months after surgery, even though the external wound has healed and the operation was technically successful. This pain can be continuous or intermittent, and may have neuropathic characteristics (burning, tingling, electric shocks) or nociceptive characteristics (deep, throbbing pain). It is more […]
Whiplash
A whiplash is an injury to the cervical spine (neck) that occurs when the head is suddenly pushed forward and backward, for example in: This movement can cause damage to muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs, joints, and nerves in the neck. Even if X-rays or MRIs may appear “normal”, the pain can be very real and […]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex condition that causes: Symptoms can vary from day to day: there are better days and more difficult ones. Important: No injuries were found in the muscles or tissues. The test results are normal.Fibromyalgia is linked to an abnormal functioning of the nervous system, which makes the body more sensitive […]
Postherpetic Neuralgia (Pain after Herpes Zoster / Shingles)
What is it? Postherpetic neuralgia is the most common chronic complication of herpes zoster. It is a neuropathic pain caused by damage to sensory nerves during varicella-zoster virus infection. How often does it occur? About 20% of patients with herpes zoster report pain still present after 3 months, and 15% have persistent pain after 2 […]
Peripheral Neuropathies (Diabetic, Toxic, Pharmacological)
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where the nerves in the arms and legs no longer function correctly. This can cause symptoms such as: When pain becomes a primary symptom, we refer to it as painful peripheral neuropathy. What are the most Common Causes? Neuropathies can have many causes. Among the most common are: How Does […]