Post-amputation Pain (Phantom Limb, Stump Pain)
Post-amputation pain is a form of chronic pain that can develop after the surgical removal of a limb. The two main manifestations are: How Common is it? According to scientific literature, between 30% and 80% of patients who undergo amputation develop a form of chronic post-operative pain.This can include phantom limb pain, stump pain, or […]
Chronic abdominal and pelvic pain
Chronic abdominal or pelvic pain is pain that persists for more than 3 months in an area that includes the lower abdomen, pelvis, genital or perineal region. It can be continuous or intermittent, deep or burning, and often cannot be explained by a single cause visible on standard examinations. This type of pain can have […]
Headaches and facial pain
(Migraine, Occipital Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia and other forms of chronic facial pain) When Pain Affects the Head… Or Face Chronic head or facial pain can have a profound impact on quality of life. In some cases, these are recurring migraines, in others, intense and sudden neuralgias. It is important to recognize the precise cause of […]
Chronic joint pain (osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis)
What is Chronic Joint Pain? Chronic joint pain is pain that involves the joints (such as knees, hips, shoulders, hands, spine) and lasts more than three months. It can be continuous or appear with movement, and it may worsen over time if not treated. The main causes are: What are the symptoms? What is the […]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS, Algodystrophy)
The Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a rare disease of the nervous system that causes intense and prolonged pain in a part of the body (usually a hand, an arm, a foot, or a leg) after an injury, surgery, or even just after minor trauma (such as a sprain or fracture). In CRPS Type […]
Persistent Spinal Pain after Surgery
The persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2 describes a condition where spinal pain persists or worsens after back surgery, even though the surgery was technically successful. This condition was previously called “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome”, which emphasizes the complex and multifactorial etiology of post-surgical pain. How Does it Manifest? How often does it occur? Between […]
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition where one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine (in the upper part of the spine) are compressed or irritated. This can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that radiates from the neck to the shoulder, arm, or hand. Most Common Symptoms Symptoms vary depending on the affected nerve […]
Cervical facet joints
The facet joints in the neck are small joints that allow the head to rotate, tilt, and bend.Over time, wear and tear or minor trauma can damage these joints, causing pain. How to Recognize Cervical Facet Joint Pain? Unlike cervical hernias, there is usually no tingling or loss of strength in the arms. How is […]
Sciatica
What is it? Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body. It originates in the lower back and travels down through the buttocks, the back of the thigh, to the calf and foot. In most cases, it is caused by compression or irritation of the lumbar nerve […]
Spinal canal stenosis
Spinal canal stenosis is one of the most common causes of chronic lower back pain, especially in adults over the age of 60. What is spinal canal stenosis? Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the space inside the spine where the spinal nerves pass through. When this space gets smaller, the […]