Oregon Pain & Spine Specialists Blog
Practical, evidence-informed articles about pain conditions, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Latest Articles
Understanding the mild® Procedure: Relief for Spinal Stenosis Without Surgery
Understand how the mild procedure treats selected cases of lumbar spinal stenosis, who may qualify, and what recovery can involve.
Drug-Free Pain Relief Options That Actually Work
Explore evidence-informed, drug-free approaches to chronic pain and learn why the best plan depends on the source of the symptoms.
The Intracept® Procedure Explained: A Breakthrough for Chronic Low Back Pain
Learn how the Intracept procedure targets the basivertebral nerve, who may qualify, and what to discuss with a pain specialist.
Why Sciatica Doesn’t Always Start in Your Back
Sciatica describes a pattern of nerve pain, not a single diagnosis. Learn how irritation in the spine, pelvis, or buttock can produce similar leg symptoms.
When a “Pinched Nerve” Becomes Something More Serious
A pinched nerve often improves, but spreading pain, persistent numbness, progressive weakness, or changes in bladder or bowel control deserve prompt evaluation.
How Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Helps When Other Treatments Fail
Peripheral nerve stimulation targets a specific painful nerve with mild electrical signals. Learn how temporary and longer-term PNS options may fit into a personalized pain treatment plan.
