St. Michael's Neurology and Pain Medicine

07/24/2025

Pain Relief After CRFA in Lumbar Facet Arthropathy.

Investigators concluded that CRFA offered significant, lasting pain relief for chronic back pain from lumbar facet arthropathy unresponsive to standard treatments, highlighting its potential as a valuable minimally invasive option.

07/23/2025

When pain disrupts your daily life and other treatments haven't worked, interventional pain management can offer real relief and restore function. ✨ It's time to get back to doing what you love with the help of Houston’s leading neurologist, Dr. Miguel A. Pappolla, MD, PhD.

07/21/2025

🧠 Identifying a brain injury demands scientific precision, as symptoms are often subtle, do not show on MRI or CT scans of the brain or are easily misinterpreted. Advanced neurological methods play a crucial role by providing objective, measurable data that is far more reliable than subjective reports from patients or routine neurological exams.

07/17/2025

Cognitive difficulties after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be overwhelming, but with the right neurological support, recovery is possible. 🙌

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can disrupt life in an instant, but its effects often persist long after the initial trauma.

07/17/2025

Radiofrequency ablation of sinuvertebral nerve for discogenic low back pain patients after lumbar interbody fusion: case series study.

RFA of the SVN appears to be an effective treatment for patients with DLBP with poor results after open lumbar spine surgery.

07/15/2025

Thank you, Vanessa! We're proud to make sure you feel informed and confident every step of the way. 💬

07/10/2025

Dr. Miguel Pappolla is a Board Certified neurologist and pain management specialist treating patients in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding communities. 📍 His approach as a practitioner focuses on paying attention to his patients, listening carefully to ensure he understands their concerns and arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

07/10/2025

Post-traumatic epilepsy can impact survival.

People who develop epilepsy after a traumatic brain injury are at an 80% higher risk of premature death compared to those who have suffered a similar brain injury without developing epilepsy. This has been shown in a new thesis from the University of Gothenburg.

07/09/2025

stTraumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are life-altering events that require thoughtful planning and specialized care for recovery. 💭 Here are some strategies that can help patients and their families navigate this complex journey toward healing.

07/07/2025

🧠 Could a tiny RNA fragment in your blood reveal the stage of Alzheimer’s? Scientists, including Dr. Pappolla, are investigating how tRF5-ProAGG may unlock clues to disease progression and potential therapies.

tRF5-ProAGG showed the potential as an AD biomarker and may play a role in disease progression.

07/03/2025

What to know about the trigeminal nerve and migraine.

Recurrent pain that is not due to an injury to the body is often mediated by a process called central sensitization, where the sensory regions in the brain become oversensitive.

07/01/2025

🩺 Thoughtful care makes all the difference. Our goal is to offer compassionate, attentive support from your very first visit — because your concerns deserve to be heard. Thank you, Kenia, for taking the time to leave a review.