Contrary to popular belief, an epidural injection isn’t just for those in labor. Peak Health and Wellness offers epidural injections as a type of joint injection used to minimize all types of pain in the back, arms, legs, and neck. Pain in these areas is often caused by an inflamed spinal nerve, perhaps from disc herniation or spinal stenosis. A Utah epidural … Read More
Your Basic Guide To Diabetes-Related Foot Pain
The foot pain related to diabetes, which is also known as foot neuropathy, is a widespread complication that occurs to numerous people with diabetes. It happens to those suffering from diabetes type 1 and 2. The less controlled your blood sugar is, and the longer you have diabetes, the more likely it is you will develop discomfort or foot pain … Read More
Why Should I Go To A Pain Specialist?
Are you in Utah and looking for pain specialist? You’ve landed at the right place. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, it’s likely that you’ve had discussions and began treatment with your primary care physician. Numerous patients have been visiting the same primary care physician for all their adult lives and feel comfortable with them; therefore, preferring to receive every … Read More
Is Your Pain Management Doctor Turning A Blind Eye Towards Your Pain? Try These Tips!
Generally, you assume that your doctor will actually listen to your needs and do something about any health concerns you have – after all, that’s their job. But, sometimes, it may feel as if your doctor isn’t listening, which is irritating at best and petrifying at worst. For those in chronic pain and who are chronically ill: did you ever … Read More
Reasons for Back Pain: It Might Surprise You
You probably already know about the more common causes of back pain including a weak core, poor ergonomic setup, joint degeneration due to age, and posture that could use some sprucing up. At Peak Health and Wellness, Here in Utah, Dr. Nikesh Seth and his team see chronic back pain caused by a number of circumstances—and have a variety of alternative treatments … Read More
All You Need To Know About Pain Relief Clinics
More than 1.5 billion people worldwide, and at least 100 million Americans live with chronic pain. The majority of the Americans with it say it’s tough for them to concentrate during the day and sleep well at night. They also claim that it affects their enjoyment of life and their energy levels. If pain is a regular part of your … Read More
Physical Therapy Sessions are Improved with Sympathetic Blocks
Many health care providers believe that a sympathetic nerve block is an effective way to manage chronic pain. This therapy is designed to target your sympathetic nervous system, which is a series of nerves spreading out from the spine to the rest of your body. The nerves control a number of involuntary functions, such as sweating, blood flow, and even digestion. … Read More
COVID-19: INCREASED SPORTS INJURY RISKS WITH SOLO TRAINING
Many athletes, from amateurs to professionals, have adapted to more solitary trainings in recent weeks. The team at Peak Health and Wellness is prepared for an increase in sports injuries, because when you work out alone—especially if it’s new to you—there’s an inherent increase in risk of injury. When you don’t have a coach or trainer gauging your form and guiding you, … Read More
CRPS Finally Getting Attention
If you’re a Utahn with CRPS, also known as complex regional pain syndrome, there’s a good chance you’d never even heard about it before you were diagnosed (or began your own online sleuthing to figure out why you were in so much pain). It’s an elusive disorder that is often misdiagnosed, but the pain is treatable at Peak Health and … Read More
Can you avoid knee surgery with viscosupplementation?
No one enjoys knee pain and osteoarthritis is no exception. When your knee isn’t responding to more conservative treatments, you might think surgery is your only option. However, you might be able to avoid knee surgery with viscosupplementation. It’s always a good idea to look at alternatives to managing your osteoarthritis knee pain over surgery. Viscosupplementation not only reduces pain and … Read More