Patient Stories

Written by, Gen I have experienced unexplained, long term back pain for 17 years. A long line of doctors prescribed medications, rest, and physical therapy, but my pain did not resolve. After a car accident compounded my pain, I found Dr. Javery. I firmly believe that Dr. Javery has changed my life. He took the…

Midwest Society of Interventional Pain

Written by, Keith Javery, D.O.   Dr. Javery and Dr. Suderman were invited to present to the inaugural meeting of the Midwest Society of Interventional Pain Physicians in Chicago, Illinois the weekend of June 8  – 10, 2018.  This was a meeting of the top experts of interventional pain specialists from the entire Midwest and…

Sciatic Nerve Pain

Written by, Josh Suderman, MD Sciatic nerve pain is often referred to as “sciatica” and generally means pain beginning in the back and running down the leg.  This is commonly due to problems in your spine irritating the nerves in your back that travel into your leg.  These nerves normally control sensation and strength in…

Pain Control Without Narcotics

Written by Dr. Josh Suderman The term “narcotic” comes from the Greek word for “stupor” and originally referred to a variety of substances that dulled the senses and relieved pain.  Today, it commonly refers to an opioid medication which is a class of narcotic that can cause side effects such as drowsiness and is used…

How Does a Pain Clinic Work?

Written by, Dr. Josh Suderman The term pain clinic can be met with a fair amount of stigma these days and many people don’t understand what this term means and how it can be a helpful place for many people in pain.  Some doctors may advertise that they operate a pain clinic, but here at…