What is arthritic pain? Treatments for arthritis

peakhwArthritis, Chronic Pain, Joint Pain

Arthritis hand pain

There are over 100 types of arthritis and pain can be reduced in every one of them when you work with a leading pain management clinic.Peak Health and Wellness providers and Alex J. Nelson, MD have been helping those with arthritis live fuller lives for years.  Treating your pain begins with a correct diagnosis and understanding exactly what arthritis is. Arthritis pain … Read More

Symmetric vs. Asymmetric arthritis

peakhwArthritis, Chronic Pain

Sports Injuries in Utah

There are various types of arthritis, and it is one of the most common complaints “Top Doc in Pain Management” Alex J. Nelson, MD and his team of providers treats at Peak Health and Wellness. Different types of arthritis can affect the body in different ways, including symmetrically or asymmetrically. As you likely guessed, symmetric arthritis occurs when the joints on both sides are … Read More

Bad posture” probably isn’t causing neck pain—this is

peakhwNeck Pain, Pain Relief

Medial Branch and Facet Blocks

If you have neck pain and have been told to “sit up straight,” that probably won’t do much to help—but it’s a myth that Alex J. Nelson, MD at Peak health and Wellness regularly has to address. The neck is part of the spine, and spinal pain is the top cause of disabilities around the world. Unfortunately, up to 66 percent of people with … Read More

Winter Sports Injuries in Utah

peakhwSports Injuries

winter sports injury

Utah’s mountains can offer amazing experiences in the winter. ‘Tis the season for Alex J. Nelson, MD and the team at Peak health and Wellness to treat the thousands of winter sports injuries that occur around the country every year. According to one study, 3.8 million people are treated every year in the US from winter sports injuries. Most of these injuries (69,000) are … Read More