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What is Neuromodulation? Neuromodulation is a modern treatment option that helps patients achieve relief from chronic pain conditions like failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). This
Understanding Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a condition that sometimes manifests after patients undergo unsuccessful spine surgery. This condition is
Exploring the Benefits of Neuromodulation Neuromodulation is a modern treatment option recommended to patients with neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), failed back surgery syndrome
Living with Chronic Back Pain Living with chronic back pain can be incredibly challenging, and can impact your life in countless ways. Chronic back pain,
How the Brain Controls the Bladder Our brain and the function of our bladder are directly related. A network of nerves, the central and peripheral
Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Living with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a challenging journey that often brings persistent pain, swelling, and sensitivity,
Learn About BEST Health System’s National Pain & Spine Growth Partnership Program from CEO Bill Horne In 2004, I underwent a successful minimally invasive spine
The Impact of Chronic Pain on Daily Life Chronic pain can have a significant impact on daily life. Living with this condition can drastically change
Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to the
How Neuropathy Affects the Body Neuropathy, also known as nerve damage, is a common condition that affects a broad range of individuals. This condition is
Meet Dr. Dhruv Shah Dr. Dhruv Shah is a board-certified Interventional Pain Management doctor located in Fairlawn, Ohio. He specializes in Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine
Understanding Chronic Pain Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects millions of people nationwide, often lasting months or years. This differs from acute pain,
Meet Dr. Jeffrey Shall Dr. Jeffrey Shall is a board-certified Orthopedic and Spine Surgeon with BEST Health System located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. He specializes
Understanding Neuromodulation Neuromodulation, sometimes referred to as spinal cord stimulation, is a modern treatment option for patients with chronic pain, neuropathy, complex regional pain syndrome,
Understanding Neuromodulation Neuromodulation, also known as spinal cord stimulation, is an advanced treatment option recommended to chronic pain patients and those with debilitating conditions. This
Understanding Neuropathy Neuropathy, also known as nerve damage, is a complex condition that can develop for various reasons. Often the result of diabetes, traumatic injury,
The BEST Health System Approach to Chronic Pain BEST Health System’s primary mission is to open up access to quality chronic pain care to patients
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that manifests symptoms in the extremities, often the feet. There
What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Failed back syndrome (FBSS) is a chronic condition that sometimes manifests after patients undergo unsuccessful spine surgery. Surgery can
Meet Dr. Bahar Malekzadeh Dr. Bahar Malekzadeh is a Sacral Nerve Stimulation Specialist with the Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery division of BEST Health System.
Meet Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Kostandino Tsoulfas Dr. Kostandino Tsoulfas, MD, also known as Dr. Dino, is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist with the
What is Diabetic Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that is very commonly found in patients with diabetes. High blood sugar that is left unmanaged
What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the nerves, leading to symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness. It can affect
What is Failed Back Surgery Syndrome? Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a term used to describe persistent or recurring pain following spinal surgery. Despite