by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Mar 19, 2026 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Summary Upper back pain — pain in the thoracic spine, between the base of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage — is less common than lower back pain but can be equally disabling. It most often results from postural strain, muscle imbalance, disc or joint... by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Mar 16, 2026 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Summary Prolonged sitting is one of the most damaging things a person can do to their spine, and in a city built around office towers, long commutes, and desk-bound workdays, it’s one of the most common causes of back pain MAPS physicians treat across... by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Mar 13, 2026 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Summary Lower back pain — pain in the lumbar spine — is the most common pain condition in the United States and the number one reason patients visit MAPS Centers for Pain Control across Chicagoland. It can stem from degenerative disc disease, pinched nerves, muscle... by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Nov 4, 2025 | Neuromodulation, Video
Read Full Transcript I’m Dr. Thomas Pontinen with Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists here in Chicago, and today we’re discussing a highly effective pain relief technique called neuromodulation. Neuromodulation is a device that’s implanted under the skin that can... by MAPS Centers For Pain Control | Sep 23, 2025 | Back Pain
Back pain is an extremely common complaint, as it affects people of all ages and backgrounds. While occasional aches and pains often go away on their own, persistent pain is something you shouldn’t ignore. Learn more about chronic back pain, including common... 