BACK PAIN HOUSTON NEWS
---Research findings from Dr. Pappolla's laboratory at the
Medical University of South Carolina report on a discovery
of novel molecule with protective properties against
Alzheimer's, stroke, spinal cord injury and other
conditions. The study has been reported the highly
prestigious science journal
PLOSone. See our
original publication here...
---Novel findings from Dr. Pappolla's team link common
hereditary disorder to high risk for developing age
related memory problems and possibly Alzheimer's disease.
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---Dr. Pappolla and scientists from the United States and
Germany report on regenerative power of new hormone.
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---Dr. Pappolla co-authors book on back pain treatment
that gains national acclaim and acceptance into major book
store venues such as Barnes & Noble and others.
Reed more....
---Dr. Pappolla was included into the prestigious roster
of America's Top Physicians List by an independent
consumer's advocate group.
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Our physician, Miguel A. Pappolla,
MD, PhD is Board Certified in Neurology and (Anesthesia based)
Pain Medicine. He has served in the faculty of several
prestigious Medical Schools in the USA and trained medical
students and residents in Neurosciences for over 20 years.
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AWARDS. Miguel A. Pappolla, MD has been included in the 2009 America's
Top Physician's list based on his accomplishments, experience
and track record by the Consumers' Research Council of
America.
Consumers' Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C.
based research organization that assist consumers in obtaining
the finest professional services. This organization does not
accept fees, donations, sponsorships or advertising from anyone. This
policy was enacted to ensure an unbiased selection for the
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Back and Neck Pain Houston Clinics
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Our Houston Back and Neck Pain Clinics are premier,
state-of-the art and highly
specialized Interventional Pain Management Centers dedicated
to treating the whole spectrum of pain, from common to rare
disorders. For more in information please visit
www.SMPSclinic.com
Houston Back Pain
relief. Advanced individualized back pain treatments for chronic back pain
(disc disease, sciatica, arthritis, other causes). For a
details about our services please visit our expanded website
on back pain treatment. click here and
read more on
advanced back and neck pain relief...
Frequently treated conditions
treated include: neck pain, headache, lower back pain, upper back pain,
migraines, hand and arm pain due to carpal tunnel
syndrome or "pinched" nerves, peripheral neuropathy, sciatica,
arthritis, complex regional pain syndrome, atypical facial
pain, cranial neuropathies and other more rare conditions.
We accept patients without a referral and also work closely with
Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Family Practice and
Internal Medicine doctors to help them manage challenging
painful conditions (Click on "Health Care Providers" button on
the left side of this page). Most insurance plans accepted.
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OUR MISSION |
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 1-Maintain a commitment to excellence in patient care.
2-Support the good health of the communities we
serve. 3-Commitment to providing outstanding service through
the entire continuum of care from evaluation, diagnosis,
treatment and coordination of multidisciplinary care and
disease prevention. 4-Use the best clinical practices and
the most advanced technology while providing a warm and
inviting atmosphere conducive to the well-being of our
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OUR PHILOSOPHY: |
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 Pain
can have many causes. In the lower back for example, pain can
originate from lesions in ligaments, tears in an
intervertebral disc or arthritis in vertebral joints (facet
joints), among many others. Pain treatments are
individually designed for the specific back pain cause or
causes for each patient in particular after a thorough
Neurological examination. This is the core of our
pain treatment approach. We make it a priority to take
sufficient time to examine and fully explain the plan to each patient, the
final authority and decision maker. We avoid use of opioids
(narcotics) or surgery whenever possible. We
focus on medical science, not fashionable "one treatment fits all"
techniques such as "laser", VAX-D, "spinal decompression",
etc.
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Current News- Weekly Article
Seeking Help From a Board-Certified Spine Houston Specialist for Your Back Pain
[Posted on January 7]
It’s astounding to find out that in industrialized countries, up to 80 percent of the population will experience some kind of back pain within their lifetimes; but numbers don’t lie and sooner or later, back pain can become a central issue in someone’s life, affecting both them and perhaps their loved ones. Although in a substantive number of people, back pain will resolve with minimal measures, many will unfortunately continue experiencing moderate or severe chronic pain. Undoubtedly, severe back pain can create real problems in someone’s life, and as such, proper help should be sought after a severe and chronic back pain develops.
Read more about Spine Houston:
Upper Back Pain
If you are suffering from upper back pain , you can get highly specialized treatment in Houston from expert Board Certified doctors in Neurology and Pain Management who treat the problem using minimally invasive techniques. St. Michael’s Pain and Spine Clinics focuses in the treatment of chronic pain including upper back pain, lower back pain, as well as pain in the arms, legs, sciatica treatment and other less common painful conditions. Dr. Miguel Pappolla is head of the clinics. He is considered an expert when it comes to helping patients reduce their pain and get back to living a normal life again.
For more about upper back pain, click here.
Back Pain Treatment
Getting expert back pain treatment is right around the corner at St. Michael’s Pain and Spine Clinics. Our chief physician, Dr. Miguel Pappolla, is well known as a leader in the Neurosciences. He has taught medical students and medical residents in the Neurosciences for over 20 years in prestigious Medical Schools in the USA. His research in the Neurosciences is cited in over 1000 text books including those used by medical students in the USA and abroad (please visit Books.Google.com and search for Pappolla to take a look as his research). At the St Michael’s Pain and Spine Clinics, we focus on back pain treatment that avoids surgery or taking pain medications that can be addictive whenever possible. Dr. Pappolla has helped many patients with severe lower back pain including those that have failed surgery before.
For more about back pain treatment, click here.
Lower Back Pain Treatment
Lower back pain treatment can be relieved in most instances and is available at St. Michael’s Pain and Spine Clinics. Dr. Miguel Pappolla is head of the clinics and he is an expert pain management specialist with Board Certifications in Neurology and Pain Management. Dr. Pappolla has also active board certifications in five areas of Medicine and the expertise to deliver the standard of care so much needed for these conditions. Nothing replaces excellence in lower back pain treatment,leading to pain reduction and restoration the patient’s functional capacity in most instances. Whether it is leg pain, arm pain, lower back pain, sciatica or migraines, the St Michael’s Pain and Spine Clinics are here to help you. We see patients without a referral as well.
For more on lower back pain treatment, click here.
Neck and Back Pain
Neck and back pain can severely alter a person’s life. However, there are treatment plans available at St. Michael’s Pain and Spine Clinics that are designed to help reduce pain and restore the functions of the affected area. The head of our clinics, Dr. Miguel Pappolla, has many years of experience in helping patients who are in pain and does so without resorting to surgery or taking pain medications. neck and back pain are some of the most common types of pain patients experience and Dr. Pappolla is ready and able to help them live normal lives again. They also treat ailments such as lower back pain, arm pain, leg pain and migraines.
For more on neck and back pain, click here.
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