Posted on April 12, 2019
An estimated 26 percent of adults suffer from chronic pain. Over half of those have some form of arthritis. Arthritis comes in two forms: OSTEOARTHRITIS – is the most common form of arthritis. It wears down the cartilage in joints that cushion the bones, eventually leading to bone grinding on bone...
Read morePosted on April 01, 2019
ANNOUNCING OUR NEWEST FEATURE IN ADVANCED PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PainTeq AXLE Implant Procedure Do you suffer from any of these symptoms? – Lower back and/or leg pain – Sciatica – Spinal Stenosis – Lateral Recess Stenosis – Weakness in the lower extremities – ...
Read morePosted on March 21, 2019
Southwest Florida is known as a high-retirement area. Some residents are “snow birds,” who travel from the northern and New England states to spend winter months in a warm, sunny climate. Others have chosen to reside here year-round. Reality is, however, the area is attracting new residents of a...
Read morePosted on March 15, 2019
In March 2001, Jonathan Daitch, MD opened the first office-based Interventional pain management practice in southwest Florida – Advanced Pain Management & Spine Specialists (APMSS). APMSS was the culmination of many years of education, training, and diligent pursuit in an emerging field th...
Read morePosted on March 02, 2019
As a Board Certified Interventional Pain physician, I have seen many patients over the years for various pain, much of it originating from the back. Although the back can be a source of pain (that can be debilitating and excruciating), another common source of pain stems from the neck. Neck pain, af...
Read morePosted on February 20, 2019
By Elaine’s own description, her “spine is shot.” Even after surgery, she continued to suffer with pain in her shoulder, neck, lower back, and even knees. Wishing to avoid more surgery, she sought out Southwest Florida’s Pain Management Specialist Dr. Jonathan Daitch. “He is an excellent d...
Read morePosted on January 08, 2019
Do you avoid going to see movies because sitting for two hours becomes too uncomfortable? Do you experience discomfort when driving for other than short distances? Do you find yourself having to stand occasionally when dining out or playing cards? When going from a sitting position to standing, do y...
Read morePosted on December 28, 2018
Pain management is a specialized field of medicine that treats acute and chronic pain as well as pain related to cancer. People who suffer with acute pain (temporary pain that lasts for 3 to 6 months), is generally the result of soft tissue damage. Chronic pain is pain that persists for more than 12...
Read morePosted on November 29, 2018
We all have occasional aches and pains. Overused muscles or minor mishaps can cause temporary discomfort. However, for people who suffer with sciatica, the nagging, frequent ache can interfere with leading active lives. Pain radiating from inflammation of the sciatic nerve, or sciatica, has many cau...
Read morePosted on November 24, 2018
Accidents happen. We live in a world where auto transportation is a fact of life. However, an auto accident can be an unfortunate cause of acute or chronic pain. Even accidents that seem minor can result in a lifetime of painful problems. If you have recently been injured in an auto accident, it is ...
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