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(415) 751-0583July 07, 2024 | Nerve Pain, Occipital Neuralgia
In this post, we discuss two important terms, ‘neuroplasticity’ and ‘central sensitization’. Neuroplasticity refers to the amazing ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to interactions of a person with his/her environment. Implicit in this explanation is that there are actual physiological changes that occur between neurons (i.e. nerve cells) within the […]
Read MoreJuly 06, 2024 | Nerve Pain, Occipital Neuralgia
The covering of muscles in humans is called fascia (pronounced fah-sha). It consists of a very tough, fibrous layer of connective tissue that surrounds the muscle itself. What does that even mean, Dr. Peled?!? Well, if you have ever skinned a breast of chicken in preparation for dinner, you know that sometimes there is this […]
Read MoreJuly 05, 2024 | Occipital Neuralgia
This post will be a relatively short one, but this question is very important. I have been queried about this phenomenon numerous times in the office and while lecturing to other surgeons. Compression of the occipital nerves can come from spastic muscles in the neck, scar tissue, thickened fascia (a tough type of connective tissue) […]
Read MoreNavigating chronic pain can feel isolating. You don’t have to do it alone.
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