There are various types of arthritis, and it is one of the most common complaints “Top Doc in Pain Management” Dr. Nikesh Seth 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 affected. … Read More
Signs of a Bulging Disc
Bulging disc pain is one of the most common issues “Top Doc 2015-19” Dr. Nikesh Seth treats at Peak Health and Wellness. Spinal discs are a type of fibrocartilage tissue located between every vertebrae. Normal discs are about 33% the size of their adjacent vertebrae, and they’re meant to maximize flexibility and serve as shock absorbers. A disc is made up of an … Read More
Harvard Health Tips for Sciatica
Sciatica is an extremely painful condition, and here in Utah, one that Dr. Nikesh Seth and his team of providers treats on a regular basis at Peak Health and Wellness. It’s a very specific kind of back pain that is both common yet persistently misunderstood. It’s estimated by Harvard Health that about 40 percent of people will have sciatica in their lifetime, and … Read More
These Bad Habits Cause Neck Pain
If you have neck pain in Utah and can’t figure out why, the answer might be a swipe or click away. A recent study focused on “external occipital protuberance,” which is a bump many people have at the base of their skull where the neck muscles attach to the cranium.
The Mystery of Sciatica
A lot of people aren’t quite sure what sciatica is, and this debilitating pain is regularly treated by Dr. Nikesh Seth. It’s an often-misunderstood term, and sciatica presents as a “nerve-like” pain that often starts in the back and travels down the legs. It’s most often caused by nerve compression in the spine, particularly when the nerves leave the spine. This … Read More
Bend and back pain?
If you’re looking for Utah back pain relief, you aren’t alone—and Dr. Nikesh Seth and his team of expert providers are here to help.
Leading causes of joint pain
Treating any type of pain starts with a proper diagnosis. That’s why it’s important to trust medical professionals who take a comprehensive approach to pain management and have the skills and technology to offer a variety of tools and treatments.
What’s the difference between a pain doctor and a regular doctor?
At Peak Health and Wellness, Dr. Nikesh Seth is much more than a physician—he’s a pain specialist. However, most people outside of the medical field understandably don’t know the difference. A pain specialist is a doctor who has had additional, special, ongoing training and education relating to the diagnosis and treatment of various types of pain. “Pain” can be used to refer … Read More
Bulging Disk Pain Doesn’t Just Happen in Your Lower Back
When most people think disc pain, they think lower back pain, but Dr. Nikesh Seth often treats bulging discs in the neck, too. The spinal column extends from your cervical (neck) spine to your lower (lumbar) spine, and any of the vertebrae along this route can develop a bulging disc. Just like anywhere else on the spine, a bulging disc happens when … Read More
Pain Relief From Yoga
Yoga has been proven to help with long term chronic pain more than just about anything else out there right now.