If you’re like most Utahn’s, you might have some type of back pain year-round. Many people work in either sedentary jobs where they’re staring at a screen or a physically demanding job where they’re at risk of repetitive stress injuries. However, this time of year there’s another demographic that will start experiencing an increase in back pain—children and teenagers. Changing … Read More
Utah SUBOXONE THERAPY: IS IT FOR YOU?
Utah Suboxone Therapy is now available at Peak Health and Wellness under the guidance of Alex J. Nelson, MD and his team of providers. The combination of buprenorphine and naloxone effectively treats opiate addiction by offering a type of opioid with an opioid effect blocker (including the common effect of pain relief). When used correctly under the management of a … Read More
The Mystery of Sciatica
A lot of people aren’t quite sure what sciatica is, and this debilitating pain is regularly treated by Alex J. Nelson, MD. 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. … Read More
Bend and back pain?
If you’re looking for Utah back pain relief, you aren’t alone—and Alex J. Nelson, MD 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, Alex J. Nelson, MD 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 … Read More
Camping Season Can Lead to Back Injuries and Pain
Sleeping on hard, uneven ground (not to mention in a wildly different environment) can certainly interfere with your sleep. However, when does “camp back” become a potentially chronic problem and not a minor complaint that will go away when you return to the real world?
Bulging Disk Pain Doesn’t Just Happen in Your Lower Back
When most people think disc pain, they think lower back pain, but Alex J. Nelson, MD 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 … Read More
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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.