Acute pain is a sharp and short-term pain that lasts less than 3 to 6 months. Chronic pain remains long after healing and that lasts beyond 3 to 6 months. Living with persistent pain can impact every part of your daily life- from work and exercise to sleep and mood. Understanding whether your pain is…
Sciatica pain does not wait for a convenient time. It shoots down your leg when you are driving, standing in line, or trying to sleep. If you have reached the point where rest, painkillers, and stretching are not enough, your doctor may have mentioned a spinal injection procedure. At Docteur Douleur, our specialized clinics across…
A cortisone injection offers short-term relief by treating inflammation. You need to transition to PRP therapy if your tendon pain returns frequently. Key Takeaways Considering a cortisone shot for chronic tendon pain results in instant relief. What is actually frustrating is that the pain can return after a few weeks and is worse than before.…
Ketamine injections and infusions are most often used for chronic pain that has not responded to standard treatment, especially pain with a nerve, or “neuropathic”, component. Ketamine is not a first-line treatment. It is typically offered after NSAIDs, physiotherapy, and other injection therapies have failed to bring lasting relief. Key Takeaways: Struggling with chronic pain…
Chronic back pain should not dictate your life. When conditions like sciatica or spinal stenosis strike, a targeted epidural injection can offer rapid relief. But how that injection is administered matters. In this aspect, the ultrasound-guided approach elevates precision and safety over traditional, blind techniques to get you moving again. Key Takeaways: Back pain rarely…