ABM Pain Consultants, LLC

08/18/2025

What’s the hype … Ashwagandha?

We have heard about this supplement over the past few years - curing anxiety , helping sleep, and helping overall wellness in all aspects. So what are some facts about it ?

This is actually a shrub that grows in Asia and Africa, popular in auryevedic medicine . Studies have shown that the withanolides and alkalides may help with stress , inflammation , and sleep patterns. One thing to keep in mind is that theses herbal supplements are not FDA approved. There are cases of acute liver failure and organ damage that may occur - depending on the exact metabolites of the supplement and where it is obtained from. As with all medications - caution should be used before using , and a risk / benefit profile should be looked at with a medical provider.

02/24/2023

02/03/2023

Inflammation ! This is something we hear all the time. Well…there are natural ways to reduce this !

1. Fish - vitamins and healthy omegas
2. Berries - antioxidants
3. Garlic - antioxidants
4. Dark Greens - vitamins A/E/C
5. Nuts - antioxidants/healthy fats
6. Green Tea - antioxidants and EGCG
7. Olive Oil - healthy fats and minerals

Have a great weekend !

12/06/2022

Have knee or back pain and don’t want cortisone ? No problem - there are many non-surgical options available to improve pain and daily functionality. These include your own blood cells, gel related hyaluronic acid, as well as collagen components that can help repair and heal. Have a pain free holiday season! 🍾🎉😎

04/22/2022

Neck or Back pain from Arthritis? What else is there besides epidurals , medications, physical therapy, or surgery ?

Radio Frequency Ablation is an outpatient procedure where specific medial branch nerves that cause back or neck pain can be burned. It is not as barbaric as it seems ! - It is a 20 minute outpatient procedure that can give relief for 6-12 months or even longer. Usually we will do a test to make sure the arthritis or degeneration in the spine is actually the pain generator, and then we will set up the actual RFA. This procedure is another FDA approved option that may improve functionality and reduce pain!

03/05/2022

Sciatica pain ?

Almost everyone has had some form of sciatica pain sometime in their life. Sciatica is not an actual diagnosis , but encompasses a variety of symptoms and possible etiologies. In general, this is pain when a nerve is irritated by a disc, bone spur, injury, or aggravation. This can cause numbness and shooting pains along a nerve pathway most commonly down the legs. Sometimes this occurs acutely but other times these symptoms can be gradual. There are many initial treatment modalities for this including NSAIDs, physical therapy/chiropractic care - but if symptoms continue an MRI is the gold standard. Following this , targeted nerve blocks or epidurals can be done to actually treat and cure the issue and avoid surgical interventions. The good news is that most people improve with these treatment modalities which are safe and quick!

02/25/2022

So besides using your own PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for joint and spine pain, PRP can be used for aesthetic purposes as well..VAMPIRE FACIALS....this is a quick in office procedure that is more natural which induces collagen production and helps reduce fatigue, wrinkles, blemishes, scars, discolorations, and gives a more rejuvenated complexion!

Contact if interested!

02/11/2022

Platelet Rich Plasma...PRP....Benefits include:

-Reduces inflammation
-Can accelerate the healing process
-Can stimulate growth factors in the joints, ligaments, or skin
-Relatively safe and more natural as it is your own plasma
-Can help treat joint, sprain, spine, and sports injuries
-Has been used to help Hair Restoration
-Can be used aesthetically - with micro-needling otherwise known as "Vampire Facials"....

PRP is another treatment option for a variety of conditions!
Contact us if you have questions or are interested!

02/03/2022

Knee pain....so common, yet so complicated. There are many reasons for knee pain- aggravation of underlying osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, repetitive patellar femoral pain, injuries rupturing ligaments or tearing cartilage, muscular or ligamental strains, as well as traumatic injury or dislocation.

Initial workup includes physical exam, followed by possible XRay imaging and/or MRI to assess pathology and severity of injury.

Treatment options include physical therapy, oral anti-inflammatories, bracing, cortisone injections, visco supplementation gel injection, PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections, genicular nerve ablation, as well as surgical interventions.

Every situation is different and varies case by case!

01/29/2022

01/27/2022