Over 70 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain is distinct from acute pain in that the pain persists for longer than several months. It is biologically different. Pain involves irritation and inflammation of a nerve cell and tissue including muscle, tendon, bone and cartilage. Chronic irritation of nerves causes changes in the nerve itself, spinal cord, brain stem, and brain.
Pain cannot occur unless the brain is stimulated and the information is processed. Dr. Kevin M. Campbell is a specialized interventional pain management specialist, board certified by both the American Board of Anesthesia and the American Board of Pain Management. He was recently re-certified in 2014.
Pain cannot occur unless the brain is stimulated and the information is processed. Dr. Kevin M. Campbell is a specialized interventional pain management specialist, board certified by both the American Board of Anesthesia and the American Board of Pain Management. He was recently re-certified in 2014.
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Dr. Kevin M.Campbell is a specialized interventional pain management specialist, board certified by both the American Board of Anesthesia and the American Board of Pain Management. He was recently recertified in 2014.
In addition to his formal training, he has participated in many continuing education courses in interventional pain management, which has enabled him to provide his patients with the latest techniques and research to treat their pain.In order to pursue his medical career, he attended Penn State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in Pre-Medicine.
In addition to his formal training, he has participated in many continuing education courses in interventional pain management, which has enabled him to provide his patients with the latest techniques and research to treat their pain.In order to pursue his medical career, he attended Penn State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in Pre-Medicine.
Degenerating discs are a common cause of back, neck, and thoracic problems. The spinal discs are soft, gelatinous cushions that separate the vertebrae. The discs function as between-the-bones shock absorbers, allowing the spine to bend and twist. The discs are actually made up of water, cells, collagen and other chemicals.
Between each of the vertebrae of the spine are soft discs filled with a gelatinous substance. These rubbery discs provide a cushion for the vertebrae and help hold them in place. As we age, our discs lose some of their flexibility and become flatter. They may be additionally weakened by stress caused by too much body weight, incorrect lifting, sudden pressure, vigorous repetitive movements and smoking.
Complex regional pain syndrome, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, is a form of chronic pain that often develops after an injury. The pain experienced is often long-term and intense, and tends to get worse over time instead of getting better. This condition often affects the arms, legs, hands or feet and can spread to nearby areas as it progresses.
ESIs contain cortisone and an anesthetic, and are delivered directly to the epidural space, which is the area between the vertebrae and the outer membrane that covers the spinal cord (the dura). As a result, they provide more direct and effective pain relief than oral medications. Candidates for epidural steroid injections typically have back or neck pain, and pain radiating down the arms or legs.
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