by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Mar 6, 2026 | Back Pain, Sciatica
If you’ve ever stood up after a long meeting or car ride and felt a sharp, shooting pain down your leg, you’re not alone. For many patients, sitting is one of the biggest triggers for sciatica flare-ups. Whether you work at a desk in downtown Chicago, commute long... 
by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Mar 5, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Sciatica
You finally get into bed. You’re exhausted. Your back has been manageable all day. But the moment you lie down, the pain starts creeping down your leg. For many patients, sciatica feels significantly worse at night. Instead of rest, bedtime becomes a battle with... 
by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Mar 3, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Neck Pain
Neck pain is incredibly common. In fact, most adults will experience it at some point in their lives. For some, it’s a stiff neck after sleeping wrong. For others, it’s persistent discomfort that interferes with work, driving, or even sleep. But how do you know when... 
by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Feb 24, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Neck Pain
Modern life has changed how we work — and how we sit. Between laptops, smartphones, tablets, and extended desk hours, most people now spend the majority of their day looking down or forward at a screen. While convenient and productive, this shift has created a growing... 
by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Feb 19, 2026 | Chronic Pain, Neck Pain
Neck pain doesn’t always stay in the neck. For many patients, discomfort begins at the base of the skull or along the cervical spine — then travels downward into the shoulders, upper back, or even all the way into the arms and hands. Sometimes it feels like a dull... 
