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20 Oct What exactly is tennis elbow?

The word tennis elbow is actually a bit of a misnomer as it is not only tennis players who suffer from the condition. Tennis elbow refers to a chronic tendinitis situation on the outside of one's elbow at the point where the tendons in charge...

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21 Sep Occipital Nerve Blocks in Seattle for Headaches

FAQs on Occipital Nerve Blocks Occipital nerve blocks ensure longer and effective pain relief for patients experiencing headaches associated with occipital neuralgia and nerve compression due to neck anatomical problems. The nerve block is also beneficial for patients with recurring cluster headache. With over 90 percent...

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09 Sep What is the purpose of a discogram?

Lumbar discogram procedures have been used for decades in the world of spine surgery and pain management. What exactly is the procedure and why is it used? First and foremost, it needs to be understood right away that a discogram is not a therapeutic procedure. There...

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