Interventional Spine Pain Consultants

As a reminder to our patients, we will be closed tomorrow, Friday 4/7/23, and will open normal business hours on Monday 4/10/23. We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter weekend.
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Did you know Dr. Witherell was named a Top Doctor in 2021 by Delaware Today for Pain Management? Congratulations Dr. Witherell!

Spine Center -Newark, DE - Interventional Spine Pain Consultants, PA Contact us at (302) 478-7001 in Newark, DE, for more information about our spine center.

Check out our physicians, Dr. James Downing and Dr. Peter Witherell, recently featured in Delaware Today's Faces of Delaware 2022 for Regenerative Medicine!
https://delawaretoday.com/faces-of-delaware-2022/first-state-spine/

The Face of Regenerative Medicine The physicians at First State Spine and Regenerative Medicine have over 100 years of combined experience treating all aspects of the cervical and lumbar spine. Their collective expertise in spinal surgery and interventional spine treatment gives them a unique perspective on the value and indications...

**Exciting Announcement!**

Our Nurse Practitioner will begin seeing patients every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month starting tomorrow at our new Limestone Office location!

5311 Limestone Rd Suite 100, Wilmington, DE 19808
Conveniently located between Newark and North Wilmington!

Any questions please call our office at 302-478-7001.
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Our office will be closed on Thursday 11/25/21 and Friday 11/26/21. We hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday.
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Our phone lines are now working. If you need to reach our office please call 302-478-7001. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Our phone lines are currently down. We appreciate your patience as we work to fix this issue.
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If you have arthritis, you have any of a group of more than 100 medical conditions. Two of these conditions include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Some forms of arthritis can occur as early as infancy; others affect young adults.

It has been found that women with natural red hair may be more sensitive to pain than people with other hair colors. Thus, they need more anesthesia than dark-haired women.

Although pain can serve as a warning system that something is wrong, it isn’t always the case. The burn in your muscles after a new or strenuous workout is an example of "good pain."

In a study, it was found that the threat of inflicting pain triggered fears more damaging than the pain itself. This is mainly because people often underestimated their capacity to tolerate pain.

A toothache or jaw pain can be a symptom of sinusitis. Other symptoms include pain or pressure on the forehead and around your cheeks and nose. This may cause a headache.

Do you know that the global pain industry pulls in more than $50 billion in drugs a year? Yet for chronic pain sufferers, over-the-counter pain medications are typically little help.

Pain is very common. About 75 million people in the United States endure chronic or recurrent pain. Migraines affect 25 million of us, and 1 in 6 suffer arthritis.

Scientists have found that when you are ignored by the person whose attention means the most to you, the reaction in your brain is similar to that of physical pain.

It’s long been believed that a firm mattress is better for people with low back pain. However, this isn’t the case. People reported getting up with less pain sleeping on medium-firm mattresses than they did sleeping on firmer ones.

Regular exercising can help reduce pain over time. During exercise, the body releases feel-good chemicals called endorphins, which help with the stress and depression associated with pain.

According to experts, as much as 80% of the population will experience a back problem at some time in their lives. Most cases of back pain are mechanical or non-organic, meaning they are not caused by serious conditions.

Growing pains are real. However, they aren’t associated with growth itself - the leg pain could be a sign of overused muscles. About 20% of children aged 2 to 12 have mild to severe pain in their legs at night.

Low back pain is the most common painful condition. In fact, 8 out of 10 people will have some kind of back pain, and Americans spend at least $50 billion a year on back pain relief.

Platypus venom is non-lethal to humans. But do you know that it can cause severe pain for months and even morphine has no effect in relieving the pain?

Painful sensations or discomfort in the skin of the scalp or hair is called trichodynia. According to researchers, trichodynia is associated with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive thoughts or behaviors.

Do you know that women have a higher pain tolerance than men? Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have found that women reported more intense pain in many disease categories, including acute sinusitis.

Do you know why rubbing alcohol hurts when applied to cuts? Well, this is because exposed VR1 nerve cells in the cut, which normally detect burning hot temperatures, have their pain threshold lowered by alcohol.

What’s the difference between chronic and acute pain? Chronic pain lasts for months and even years. Endometriosis and Fibromyalgia are examples of chronic pain conditions. Acute pain is short-lived. It usually comes on abruptly and can last momentarily.

Positive thinking not only makes you happier, but it can also reduce pain-related activity in the brain. Positive thinking, therefore, can be an important part of managing chronic pain.

Do you know that the Black Mamba snake, one of the most poisonous snakes in the world, contains pain-relieving compounds called mambalgins which could be a better painkiller than morphine?

Weather changes can cause flare-ups for people with certain health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, and migraine headaches. A study found that arthritis pain increased with every 10-degree drop in temperature.

Medications frequently recommended or prescribed for pain control include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), morphine, and other opioids. Some medicines such as certain antidepressants, beta-blockers, and anticonvulsants can be used to help prevent migraines.

Walking, swimming, and other water-based exercises can help ease arthritis pain. Regular cardiovascular and weight-bearing exercises can help protect older people against falls and bone fractures. Make sure to consult your physician before starting an exercise program.