It is one thing to be young and break an arm or a leg but when you get older, you are not just looking at the pain and inconvenience of a broken bone. For older people, this can become a life-changing event. For some, it can become a life-ending catastrophe. Osteoporosis is a bone disease… Read More
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most common upper body workplace injuries, often occurring after years of repetitive motions with the hand and wrist. When the median nerve is compressed where it passes through the wrist, it can cause pain, weakness and numbness in the hand, wrist and arm. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be… Read More
If you have been on the business end of the flicking of a wet towel, you know how painful that can be. When that same motion occurs with your head and neck, you may not feel the pain immediately. In fact, sometimes the pain from whiplash may take a day or more to present. This… Read More
If you’ve ever experienced the sudden sharp pain of a muscle cramp, you know just how debilitating it can be. Most muscle cramps last under 15 minutes but they can recur often and decrease your mobility if left untreated. This cramping is a signal that your body may not be getting the proper nutrients it… Read More
Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is pinched or under pressure, resulting in pain, weakness, burning or tingling sensations. In most patients with sciatica, the symptoms are localized to one side of the body, with pain or other sensations radiating from the lower back through one side of the buttocks and leg. Finding… Read More
Chronic back pain can be debilitating and impact your quality of life. While some doctors may jump to recommend back surgery as a treatment option, it is not always the best or only option. Back surgery can be expensive and requires extensive recovery. Even worse, many people are disappointed in the level of pain relief… Read More
It is estimated that 27 million Americans have some type of osteoarthritis affecting their joints, including the facet joints in the spine. Spinal osteoarthritis can result in localized neck and back pain, as well as radiating pain, weakness and numbness in the arms and legs. If you have been diagnosed with spinal osteoarthritis and are… Read More
Deborah C.My knees were so bad I could hardly walk. After 3 injections no pain.
Sandra C.Dr. Michael Hanowell has relieved my sciatica pain. I was in a wheelchair and after the first epidural I was able to walk. After a recent car accident he put several injections in my back and neck which relieved the pain greatly. He and his staff are very considerate and do everything possible to work with you on relieving your pain.
Cheryl A.Dr Hanowell did my SCS in my back on Wednesday morning and he is one of the best Doctors I have ever met I promise you if I need anything done on my back he will be the one that works on it along with MDPAIN
Wendell M.Doctor did explain everything be fore he started. He was nice professional and his staff was very nice and polite Great Work
Mike D.Dr. Hanowell treated my sciatica pain & I went from being in a wheelchair and barely able to walk to being pain free. He is very professional, caring, and conscientious. He has given me several epidurals and trigger point injections for various issues related to age and injuries and his treatments were very effective. His staff is also very professional.
Pain HealedDr. Michael Hanowell , Kind, patient, great listener, willingness to help. Looking forward to feeling better. Thank You Dr. Hanowell.
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