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Relief of Refractory Back or Leg pain in Lancaster, California

August 29, 2021

Relief of Refractory Back or Leg pain in Lancaster, California

Low back pain is very common, and it might be surprising to know 80% of adults experience it at some point1. And it’s actually one of the top reasons why people visit a doctor or miss work.

Sometimes you might know exactly why your back hurts. It could be you lifted something heavy, moved something the wrong way, or stayed in the wrong position for too long. Other times, it can slowly develop over time as we age, and the cause or source can feel like a mystery.

It usually gets better on its own, but when it doesn’t it may be time to talk to your physician about what you can do. Fortunately, no matter the cause of your low back pain, there are many ways you can get relief.

Other types of nerve pain are damaged by disease, trauma, and even medications. This can lead to ongoing pain sensations – even when there isn’t an injury or any obvious source of pain. This is called nerve pain. It often feels like continuous burning, shooting, shock-like and often is associated with abnormal sensations like tingling, numbness, pins-and-needles.

Diabetic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy or (DPN) is another way you can get leg or foot pain.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) therapy from HFX Nevro, long used to safely and effectively treat chronic pain, is approved for the use with patients suffering from leg or foot pain.

You might be asking yourself “How long is too long?” to grin and bear your pain.

If your pain has impacted your quality of life for longer than 6 months and you’ve tried every option with your primary care provider without success, then it may be time to consult a pain management specialist.

Impacted quality of life can sound like:

Your pain keeps you awake at night
You’re missing work or can’t work like you used to
Walking, standing, or sitting is difficult
Your pain stops you from playing with your kids or grandkids
Basic tasks around the house and running errands is difficult
Your pain prevents you from pursuing your hobbies and doing what you love

Pain management specialists have extensive specialized training to tackle pain issues specifically and are the most qualified source of expertise to evaluate, diagnose, and treat chronic pain. A pain management specialist can provide a diagnosis and work with you to develop a detailed treatment plan specifically designed to alleviate your chronic low back pain.

Dr. Thomas Nasser is a leading Pain Management and Doctor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Nasser is also the Medical Director at Palmdale Regional Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Institute, Embassy Surgery Center, and Antelope Valley Care Center. Dr. Thomas Nasser has been co-treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy with local family practice physicians, podiatrists, and other physician extenders in the Antelope Valley since 2007.

Dr. Nasser treats “the whole person” not just the symptoms. By evaluating the impact of a condition on the person as a whole (medically, socially, emotionally and vocationally), he helps his patients understand and take control of their health.

“The most important consideration is what the patient expresses/tells us — that’s essentially what we go off of,” Dr. Nasser says. But Dr. Nasser also takes into account what additional materials that shed light, such as labs, reports, electrodiagnostics, imaging studies, etc.

“We take care of people, not pictures.” ~ Dr. Nasser

Dr. Kyle Hopkins is a Regenerative Medicine, Trauma Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon to the Antelope Valley. He partners with Dr. Thomas Nasser to give his podiatry patients access to the best pain and neuropathy experts in the entire Los Angeles area.

Dr. Kyle Hopkins, residency trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon, graduated from the University of Arizona for his undergraduate studies and furthered his education at Kent State University of Podiatric Medicine as he learned from some of the best doctors and surgeons in the podiatric field.

AVORS Medical Group made this move to avoid patients traveling outside of the Antelope Valley for all podiatric services.

Dr. Hopkins brings relief with his regenerative medicine approach to treating his patients. Dr. Hopkins is trained in diabetes and most specifically diabetic wound care and limb salvage. He also has very specific foot trauma training, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and nerve pain.

What is HFX Nevro Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) and how can it help?

Simply put, HFX Spinal Cord Stimulation is a nondrug, FDA-approved, treatment option for long-term chronic pain relief. A great n non-opioid, FDA-approved way to manage chronic pain that may be caused by painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy.

Spinal cord stimulation works by disrupting the pain signals traveling between the spinal cord and the brain.

Patients may be treated with medications, but they are often only partially eﬀective and can result in serious side eﬀects.

Who is HFX for?

You’ve been experiencing pain for more than 6 months
Most of your pain is nerve-related
Your pain is located in your back, trunk, arms, or legs
You still have pain after trying other pain management treatment options

If your pain makes basic tasks around the house difficult, keeps you awake at night, prevents you from pursuing your hobbies, or impacts time spent with your family and friends; HFX can help.

Who is a good candidate for a spinal cord stimulator?

To determine if you’re a candidate for spinal cord stimulation, your physician will look at:

How long you’ve had pain
How much your pain impacts your day-to-day life
The severity of your pain
Your pain characteristics
Previous treatment options you’ve tried and didn’t find relief
What previous surgeries or procedures you’ve had

You could be a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation if:

You have nerve-related pain
Your pain is constant and chronic
Your pain is in your back, trunk, or limbs
You still have pain even after trying other treatment options like surgery, pain medications, or injections

Specific conditions that are often treated well with spinal cord stimulation include painful diabetic neuropathy, pain after back surgery (“Failed Back Surgery Syndrome”), Sciatica, and nerve pain in your arms, legs, feet, hands, back, and buttock.

I’ve tried everything else. Why should I try this?

HFX has been proven to deliver significantly better and longer lasting pain relief from chronic back and leg pain than other SCS systems. It has also proven successful for people who have had surgery or tried other pain therapies.

How will my doctor know if it’s working?

You will be involved every step of the way, giving your doctor feedback and making sure HFX is programmed to meet your needs.

Is HFX covered by insurance?

HFX is covered by nearly all major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.

AVORS Medical Group is a Trauma Orthopedic multispecialty group with a focus on treating our patient with cutting edge technology or treatment options. Dr. Kyle Hopkins, DPM is a leading treating provider of Diabetic Care in the Antelope Valley and partnering with Dr. Thomas Nasser allows all back and leg or foot pain patients with solutions.

Dr. Thomas Nasser, DO is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), and highly-rated in Pain Management. The difference in his caring shows at your first appointment. Dr. Nasser practices our Lancaster office at 42135 10th St West, STE 101, Lancaster, CA 93534.

To learn more about what Dr. Thomas Nasser, DO can offer, click on the following www.avorsmedgroup.com/thomas-s-nasser

Dr. Kyle Hopkins, DPM is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon and is a specialist in all things to do with the foot, whether that’s the skin, nails, the joints, or the muscles of the foot and ankle.

To learn more about what Dr. Kyle Hopkins, DPM can offer, click on the following www.avorsmedgroup.com/Kyle-Hopkins

Call us at 661-726-5005 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kyle Hopkins or Dr. Thomas Nasser.