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Neuropathy happens when your peripheral nerves 一 nerves that run outside of your brain and spine 一 become damaged.  Nerve damage can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, burning sensations, and pain in your hands and feet. While neuropathy can be challenging to manage, regular exercise is a powerful tool...

Osteoarthritis is a common joint condition that affects millions of people, and while it can affect any joint, the knee is the joint most commonly affected. Out of the 528 million people living with osteoarthritis throughout the world, 365 million are dealing with knee arthritis. In other words, if you’re...

If you've tried various treatments for chronic lower back pain with little to no relief, you might be wondering if there’s a more effective option for you. Brenton Wynn, MD, and Dr. Alexander Krakovsky offer many different pain management therapies here at Wynn Over Pain in National City, California. Depending on the cause of your pain and...

Back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world, and unfortunately, researchers estimate that the global prevalence of back pain will jump from 619 million people to well over 800 million in the next 30 years. So what's behind all of the back pain? Many factors are at...

Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain radiating along the path of your sciatic nerve, and for those that have it, it can be an incredibly uncomfortable and debilitating experience. While the pain can often be managed with conservative treatments, some individuals may find themselves facing recurrent episodes.  If you're...

Living with severe migraines can be a debilitating experience, affecting every aspect of your life. Migraines aren’t “just another headache”: the nausea, intense pain, and blurry vision (aura) can make it hard to work, do daily tasks, or even just sit in comfort. If you are tired of battling constant pain and...

For individuals suffering from chronic pain conditions, finding relief can be a challenging and ongoing process. One potential treatment option that has gained popularity in recent years is spinal cord stimulation (SCS) 一 a pain management option that’s available here at Wynn Over Pain.  Before undergoing a full implantation, though,...

Sciatic nerve pain is a prevalent condition that can make it difficult to perform daily activities. The pain typically starts in the lower back and radiates down your leg. While several treatments are available for sciatic nerve pain, you might wonder if certain exercises can help reduce your symptoms.  In...

Neuropathy 一 a condition that refers to nerve damage 一 affects over 20 million Americans. Depending on which type of nerve is affected, you may experience pain, burning or stinging sensations, tingling, or numbness. Understandably, neuropathy can wreak havoc on your quality of life. Brenton Wynn, MD, and our team...

Joint pain is one of the most common causes of chronic pain. Whether you’re dealing with discomfort in your knee, hip, ankle, elbow, wrist, or shoulder, there’s no denying that joint pain can quickly sabotage your quality of life.  Here at Wynn Over Pain, we know that unmanaged joint pain...

Back pain is one of the most common sources of pain. In fact, it’s one of the leading contributors to people living with a disability. The good news is that, while back pain is very common, many back-friendly habits can help mitigate your pain.  Habits that help prevent or reduce...

If you sit for hours in an odd position or with your legs criss-crossed, you experience the dreaded pins and needles. When connected to sitting positions, it’s not uncommon for your feet to “fall asleep,” but what does it mean if you’re struggling with tingling in your feet regardless of...

Chronic body-wide pain is perhaps the most notable sign of fibromyalgia, but it’s certainly not the only symptom. Known as a “silent disease,” fibromyalgia can impact your quality of life in many ways. Below, Brenton Wynn, MD, highlights four other signs of fibromyalgia and how we at Wynn Over Pain can help if you’re suffering from...

Across the globe, working-from-home rates have skyrocketed over the past few years, largely in part to the pandemic. California is no exception! The number of Californians working from home remains high, especially in southern coastal cities. An estimated 59% of people living in the San Diego area work from home. While working...

More than 20 million people in the US have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy 一 nerve damage that can affect any of the peripheral nerves outside of your spinal column, including your sensory nerves, motor nerves, and autonomic nerves. Because neuropathy can lead to chronic pain (as well as numbness), our team at Wynn Over Pain in National...

Joint pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Nearly 15 million people experience joint pain caused by arthritis alone, and that’s just one cause of joint pain! Here at Wynn Over Pain in National City, California, we know that joint pain greatly impacts your mobility and your overall quality of...

Sciatica 一 the inflammation of your sciatic nerve 一 is often discussed as a medical condition, but the reality is that sciatica is often the symptom of a bigger issue. Sciatica is a common pregnancy complaint that happens when the growing uterus presses on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica can also develop...

Did you know there are hundreds of nerves in the human body? Nerves 一 which are bundles of fibers that send messages to and from your brain 一 fall into two categories: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. Your peripheral nervous system refers to nerves that are outside of...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition marked by fatigue, widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep problems, and stiffness. Fibromyalgia is also associated with other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, painful bladder syndrome, and migraines.  In this article, we explore one of those conditions in more detail: migraines. Migraine headaches cause throbbing head...

Neck pain is a common ailment that affects about 80% of people at some point in their lives. Of that 80%, as many as half experience neck pain annually. Regardless of the cause, neck pain can be debilitating and make even the smallest tasks, like getting dressed, painful. Here at...

Sciatica often develops as the result of a spinal condition, such as bone spurs, herniated discs, or spinal stenosis. These conditions lead to the telltale sciatica pain if your sciatic nerve becomes pinched or inflamed.  In many cases, at-home treatments such as rest, medication, and physical therapy are enough to reduce...

Fractures are treated differently depending on which type you sustain. For example, some fractures require immobilization with a cast, while others may require surgery with pins to hold your bones in place while they heal. For some people, healing is straightforward and may be accompanied by physical therapy. For some...

Sciatica refers to pain and inflammation along your sciatic nerve. Because this nerve runs from your lower back down through your legs, sciatica can cause pain in your back, buttocks, and legs. Like other pain conditions related to nerves, sciatica can cause debilitating and electric-like pain.  Sometimes treatment for sciatica...

Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that run from your spine to your limbs — your peripheral nerves — are damaged. Peripheral neuropathy can manifest as pain, numbness, or tingling in your arms, legs, hands, and/or feet.  Diabetes, smoking, traumatic injuries, infections, and vitamin insufficiencies can all contribute to neuropathy-inducing...

If you’re one of the 4 million Americans living with fibromyalgia, you know that this “invisible disease” causes more than a few disruptions to your daily life. Widespread pain can lead to sleep disruptions, fatigue, and mental distress.  Here at Wynn Over Pain, Brenton Wynn, MD is on a mission...

Neck pain is common, affecting an estimated one-third of people. Sometimes neck pain is short-lived. Maybe you slept in an awkward position, but your pain eased up with rest and heat therapy. Or maybe your neck is sore after a long day cradling your phone between your ear and shoulder....

You might not think much about your sciatic nerve 一 a long nerve that runs from your lower back through your buttocks and down each leg 一 until it hurts. Sciatica refers to pain and inflammation in this nerve. It can cause pain, tingling, and numbness anywhere along the nerve,...

More than 50 million Americans currently live with chronic pain, and for many of those, chronic shoulder pain can severely impact the ability to perform day-to-day tasks. Bursitis, impingement,  frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears — your shoulder might hurt for many reasons. But, thankfully, surgery isn’t your only option. Brenton...

Your body goes through many changes as you get older. Some of these changes you can see, like the gray in your hair, and others you can’t, like the wearing away of the cartilage in between your joints. Back pain might seem like a natural part of aging, but it...