Deciding between pain management and spine surgery can feel overwhelming when you just want relief. This guide breaks down how each approach works and how to determine which path fits your specific condition.

When injections stop relieving back pain, it can feel like running out of options. This guide covers the next steps to consider, from alternative treatments to when it may be time to explore surgical solutions.

We are excited to welcome the newest resident of the Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis Neurological Surgery Residency Program team, Dr. Pratheek Makineni! Joining current residents, Drs. Geoff O’Malley and Anthony Dragun, he becomes the third resident in our growing program and will train alongside the physicians of Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine. As Dr. Makineni […]

When chronic pain has no clear source, it can be hard to know where treatment should even begin. This guide explains how a diagnostic nerve block helps your doctor pinpoint the origin of your pain and shape a more targeted treatment plan.

When ongoing pain stops responding to medication and other treatments, it can feel like you are running out of options. This guide walks through five signs that you may be a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation, a proven approach to lasting relief.

Back pain and hip pain can feel surprisingly similar, making it easy to misidentify the source of your discomfort. Knowing the key differences helps you seek the right care and get relief faster.

A referral to pain management can feel unexpected, but it’s often a strategic step in your care plan. Here’s what it means and what the process typically looks like.

For most people, a diagnosis of severe spinal stenosis does not mean they will have a shortened life expectancy.

Learn about neurogenic claudication from spinal stenosis. Explore options for treating neurogenic claudication with the specialized teams at Goodman Campbell.