Multifidus Dysfunction
The multifidus muscle is the key stabilizing muscle in the lower back. A single injury to the back can cause impaired muscle control of the multifidus. This lack of muscle control can decrease the spine’s functional stability, leaving the spine susceptible to further injury and overloading. Restoring the neuromuscular control of the multifidus muscle can stabilize the spine, thereby increasing …
MS-Related Pain
MS-Related Pain According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, almost half of people with MS experience some type of chronic pain. The doctors at Capitol Pain Institute want to help improve your quality of life by helping you manage the pain associated with MS. We work with you to develop a plan dealing with both acute pain like Trigeminal neuralgia …
Post Laminectomy/Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Lumbar post-laminectomy syndrome (failed back surgery syndrome) means that a patient continues to experience significant pain after they have had a spine surgery, often related to chronic pain or nerve-related conditions such as neuropathy. EVALUATING YOUR CONDITION WHAT CAUSES LUMBAR POST-LAMINECTOMY SYNDROME? There are a large number of potential causes of lumbar post-laminectomy syndrome. Muscle spasms may be due to …
TMJ Pain
TMJ Pain Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is pain in the jaw joint that can cause head and neck pain, facial pain, ear pain, and headaches. TMJ syndrome can also cause a jaw that is locked in position or difficult to open, problems with biting, and jaw clicking or popping sounds. Evaluating Your Condition WHAT CAUSES TMJ PAIN? The main causes …
