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
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
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
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
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
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
It’s bad enough when you suffer an injury like a rolled ankle when stumbling off a sidewalk, but a sports injury can bench an athlete and even ruin their career. Peak Health and Wellness regularly works with sports injury patients of all ages and abilities from professional athletes to little league stars. Spring has arrived, and with the season comes tennis injuries, baseball and … Read More
When you hear the term joint injections, you probably don’t think about headache relief. However, joint injections for migraines are becoming a popular solution to reduce painful headaches. Often times, headaches and migraines originate from pain in the joints around the neck and spine. Treating the joints themselves helps to block the nerves from receiving the pain signals. As a result, you … Read More
Dr. Nikesh Seth and his team of providers regularly see patients who think they’ve tried everything for their pain. Managing or eliminating pain requires a personalized approach, and that’s not something you get at most western clinics. There are options beyond pain medication and surgery, and many of them are largely non-invasive. For example, epidural injections can be useful for a lot more … Read More
Pain occurs when the nervous system is activated, and can be acute or chronic. Peak Health and Wellness and Dr. Nikesh Seth with his team of providers is your pain clinic in Northern Utah offering an incredible wealth of treatment options from ARP wave therapy to radiofrequency ablation. If you’re looking for a pain management clinic where you have access … Read More