Peak Health and Wellness is committed to providing you with a wide range of holistic and alternative options beyond what your GP or surgeon can provide. A lot of the time, these approaches can help you achieve improved or longer-lasting pain relief, minimize or eliminate dependency on pharmaceuticals, and even delay or avoid surgery. One option is manipulation under anesthesia, also … Read More
Joint Injections for Pain
Joint injections are one of the most common procedures at Peak Health and Wellness, and even though they might seem straightforward there are still some foundational things you should know. For starters, not all joint injections are the same. They may use different drugs based on your type of pain, and the most common steroids used are hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, and methylprednisolone (they … Read More
Can You Get Injections in Any Joint?
Yes! Peak Health and Wellness offers injections in any joint of the body if a detailed evaluation with our pain specialists determines that injections might be helpful in minimizing your pain. These injections are non-surgical and minimally invasive. They’re also relatively comfortable because they involve an injection of both an anesthetic to numb the area along with a corticosteroid. Our joints … Read More
Alarming Rise in Sports Injuries in Utah During Covid-19 Pandemic
You might think a pandemic would decrease the number of sports injuries since teams are no longer practicing and playing like they used to, but that isn’t the case. Peak Health and Wellness has seen an increase in sports injuries since the pandemic began. This is because people are rightfully avoiding the gym, in-person coaches, and personal trainers in favor of working out by … Read More
Epidural injections aren’t just for women in labor
The word “epidural” often makes people think of a woman giving birth, but the reality is that epidural injections can help reduce pain in a number of situations. It’s one of the most popular pain management tools at Peak Health and Wellness. Epidurals might be associated with childbirth, but these injections were not initially invented strictly for those in labor. The very … Read More
Epidurals in Utah – Not Just for pregnancy
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