NOVA Interventional Pain and Spine

Happy Labor Day from your friends at NOVA Interventional Pain and Spine!

September is Pain Awareness Month! Nearly 100 million Americans experience chronic pain and 8 out 10 people will have back pain at some time in their life.

Don't suffer in silence, call us to make your appointment today to talk about your treatment options!

Winter Storm Warning For 3-7 Inches Of Snow In DC, NoVA

Due to inclement weather conditions the office will remain closed on January 3rd, 2022. We will plan to resume normal business hours on January 4th as weather permits. Thank you for your understanding!

Winter Storm Warning For 3-7 Inches Of Snow In DC, NoVA Snow is expected early Monday, prompting a winter storm warning for DC and parts of Virginia. State police ask residents not to travel.

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year from all of us at Nova Interventional Pain and Spine!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃

Wishing you a happy and safe Halloween from all of us at Nova Interventional Pain and Spine!!

How to Ease Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatic nerve pain is caused by compression of the nerve by a herniated disc or narrowing of the spine. Typically, sciatic nerve pain radiates from your lower back to your buttock and down the back of your leg. If you are suffering from sciatica then please call us today for a thorough evaluation of your pain.

How to Ease Sciatic Nerve Pain Use WebMD's slideshow to learn ways to get relief from sciatica, such as applying heat or cold, physical therapy, over-the-counter medicine, or an epidural injection.

10 Yoga Poses for Back Pain

Incorporating yoga into your routine can be a natural way to improve your overall sense of well being and help you cope with pain symptoms. Yoga can help to relieve muscle tension in your body by stretching and relaxing muscles in combination with breathing techniques.

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10 Yoga Poses for Back Pain Dealing with back pain? These simple yoga poses may help. Here’s how to get started at home.

Sciatica pain is caused by an irritation, inflammation or compression of a nerve in the lower back. The most common cause is a herniated or slipped disk that causes pressure on the nerve root. If you are suffering from Sciatica pain, schedule an appointment today at (571) 510-3815 for an evaluation by our Board Certified Physician!

If you’re suffering from back pain, it could be caused by a herniated disc. Contact our office to schedule a consultation with our fellowship trained physician today! Call us at 571-510-3815, no referral is required!

One-Move Fixes for Pain and Stress

Try these simple moves to help ease everyday aches and pain. Give us a call at (571) 510-3815 to schedule an evaluation today!

One-Move Fixes for Pain and Stress A quick stretch, yoga pose, or on-the-spot exercise can help fix sudden aches from head to toe. Learn how to quash pain with just one move.

2021!
Happy New Year from Nova Interventional Pain and Spine!

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season from all of us at Nova Interventional Pain and Spine!

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Nova Interventional Pain and Spine!

Bursa injections are primarily administered to soothe joint pain that results from bursitis (inflammation of the bursa), arthritis, and other inflammatory diseases. A bursa is a gel-filled sac that help tendons and muscles slide over the bone; bursae can be located in one’s shoulder, hips, elbows, knees, etc. Swollen bursae can be a cause of joint pain in the region, and the use of a corticosteroid in conjunction with a local anesthetic can help to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Call us at (571) 510-3815 to book your appointment today!

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Procedure and Recovery

Rhizotomy or radiofrequency ablation is a treatment option for spinal arthritis. It can provide pain relief for longer periods of time compared to other treatment methods. It can help to reduce the dependency on medications and even help to delay or avoid surgery completely. Check out the video below to learn more. 👇

Call us at (571) 510-3815 to book your appointment today!


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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Procedure and Recovery Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed at a doctor’s office or a hospital. Pain relief after RFA is typically experienced 1 to 3 weeks after the injection.

Here are some helpful tips to avoid back pain while working from home:

☑️Keeping good posture is important. Sit up with your back straight and your shoulders back with your feet flat on the ground.

☑️ Alternate between sitting and standing as much as possible

☑️ Take 5-10 min breaks every hour or so. Set a timer on your phone to serve as a reminder

☑️When seated place a pillow behind your back for support

Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Independence Day from Nova Interventional Pain and Spine! 🇱🇷

Almost 1 out of 3 people in the United States will develop shingles during their lifetime.

Shingles typically begins with pain and symptoms such as sensitivity to touch, numbness, or tingling. After a few days, the condition progresses into a painful, blistering rash.

If left untreated, shingles pain has the potential to become chronic leading to a condition called postherpetic neuralgia. At Nova Interventional Pain and Spine, we understand how shingles pain affects the body and can prescribe pain medications that may prevent further nerve damage. If medication is not enough other treatment options are available to help target and tackle pain. It is important patients seek pain treatment early to reduce their risk of developing chronic shingles pain. Call us today at 571-510-3815 for an evaluation!

If you’re suffering from sciatica, try this simple stretch that may bring you some relief!

We look forward to helping you live pain free. Call us today at 571-510-3815 to schedule an appointment! No referral necessary!

7 Benefits of a Standing Desk

In addition to relieving back pain and improving posture standing desks tout numerous health benefits 👇

7 Benefits of a Standing Desk This is a detailed article about standing desks and their health benefits. Here are 7 ways that using a standing desk can improve your health.

If you are one of the many millions of Americans suffering from back pain here are 5 pain therapies to try at home:

1. Limit your bed rest. If you have lower back pain, bed rest can amount to a loss of about 1% of muscle strength each day, so make sure to keep moving as much as possible.

2. Get active! Maintenance of physical activity is essential to treating and preventing back pain.

3. Apply ice or heat therapy to relieve areas of soreness

4. Be mindful of what you’re eating. Excess weight around the mid-section can be especially strenuous for your lower back. To avoid overeating try planning ahead with healthy meals, set a schedule of when you are going to eat each day.

5. Improve your posture. Some simple techniques include:
* Try to keep the spine erect as much as possible and avoiding slouching
* Keep a pillow or rolled-up towel behind the lower back while sitting
* Keep your feet elevated to relieve pressure from the back during prolonged periods of sitting
* Prolonged sitting can add extra pressure to the spine so be sure to take frequent breaks to stretch and consider using a standing desk

If you are suffering from back pain come see our board certified physician for an evaluation, today!

At NOVA Interventional Pain and Spine, the health and safety of our patients and staff is our top priority. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we have implemented new policies in the office including:

✅No more than one person at a time in the waiting area

✅Contactless check-ins and payments

✅All staff interacting with patients will wear gloves and masks.

✅For the safety of our staff and patients, we are requesting all patients to wear a mask when they are in our office

✅Patients that are not comfortable with in person visits may request a telehealth visit

✅We will continue to attempt to see patients in severe pain within 24 hours

✅Please call 571-510-3815 to set up an appointment with the physician. No referral is required.

We will provide updates as we continue to monitor developments regarding COVID-19.

We are open and accepting in-office visits as well as telemedicine appointments for both existing and new patients. Please call us today to book your appointment at 571-510-3815! No referral necessary!

Make a new year’s resolution to be pain free in 2020! Here are some tips for a pain free new year:

☑️Weight Loss. The extra amount of tissue on your body from obesity puts a heavier load on your bones and joints. Just like an overloaded piece of equipment, your joints can start breaking down faster than normal. The extra fat cells in the body release substances that cause a constant low level of inflammation worsening pain symptoms
☑️Hot and Cold Therapy. Heat—from a heating pad or a hot bath will boost blood flow and allow muscles to relax. Cold—from ice or a cold pack helps to slow circulation and reduce swelling, slowing the body’s ability to send pain messages.
☑️Massage. Relaxing muscles and sore tissues with massage can be therapeutic in easing chronic pain.
☑️Physical Therapy. moving and stretching your muscles will help to strengthen your joints and reduce pain symptoms

We look forward to helping you live pain free. Call us today at 571-510-3815 to schedule an appointment! No referral necessary!

Slideshow: Why Your Joints Are Stiff and How to Help Them

If you’re suffering from joint pain then visit us at www.novainterventionalpain.com or call us today for an appointmen!

Slideshow: Why Your Joints Are Stiff and How to Help Them

Last week, Dr. Chenthitta hosted a talk discussing treatment options for back pain at the Lansdowne Woods of Virginia Health and Wellness Expo.

Visit us at www.novainterventionalpain.com to learn more about back pain treatment options.

Leg Pain and Numbness: What Might These Symptoms Mean?

Call us at 571-510-3815 for an evaluation by our board certified physician to discuss the best and latest treatment options for pain.

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Leg Pain and Numbness: What Might These Symptoms Mean? Leg pain can range from mild to severe and may be associated with numbness and weakness. Typically, a problem in the lower back, the pelvis, or a problem that originates within the leg itself is the primary cause for leg pain.

Stretching for Back Pain Relief

Check out these stretches for a natural way to help bring relief for your back pain. Visit us at www.novainterventionalpain.com or call us at (571) 510-3815 to schedule your appointment today!

Stretching for Back Pain Relief Stretching the soft tissues in the back, neck, and hips can help relieve back pain. This article contains helpful descriptions of common stretches.

5 Tips for Preventing Knee Pain

If you are one of the many million Americans suffering with knee pain then you know how debilitating it can be. Call us today for a thorough evaluation and to discuss treatment options. Visit us at www.novainterventionalpain.com or call us at 571-510-3815. No referral required!

5 Tips for Preventing Knee Pain You can avoid and alleviate knee pain by strengthening your leg muscles and increasing flexibility.

How to Use Tennis Balls for DIY Lower Back Pain Massage

Try this DIY massage technique as an inexpensive why to help relieve your back pain 👇

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How to Use Tennis Balls for DIY Lower Back Pain Massage For do-it-yourself lower back massage, all you need is two tennis balls, some duct tape, and 15 minutes.

8 non-invasive pain relief techniques that really work - Harvard Health

No matter what type of injury you have suffered,
Nova Interventional Pain and Spine offers a variety of treatment options to help restore your flexibility and range of motion and eliminate pain. Please call 571-510-3815 or go to www.novainterventionalpain.com to schedule your appointment today!

8 non-invasive pain relief techniques that really work - Harvard Health Sometimes pain has a purpose — it can alert us that we've sprained an ankle, for example. But for many people, pain can linger for weeks or even months, causing needless suffering and interfering with quality of life. If your pain has overstayed its ...

Slideshow: Which Foods May Help With Muscle Cramps?

Slideshow: Which Foods May Help With Muscle Cramps? One way to prevent muscle cramps is to get enough of these nutrients: potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium. They’re called electrolytes, and you can find them in these foods.

Chronic pain affects nearly 50 million adults and the month of September is dedicated to raising public awareness around issues related to pain and its management.

Don't suffer in silence. Make your appointment with us today!
No referral necessary!

Occipital Neuralgia: What It Is and How to Treat It

If you are feeling pain that starts at the base of the head and goes to the scalp it may be from occipital neuralgia. An injury to the back of the head, muscle spasm or arthritis of the cervical spine can cause this type of headache.

If you are experiencing these symptoms then call us today to schedule an evaluation!

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Occipital Neuralgia: What It Is and How to Treat It Here's a quick, useful guide for understanding and treating occipital neuralgia, a condition that may be causing the pain you feel in your neck and behind your head.