Embracing Health and Wellness: Top Spring Activities to Rejuvenate Your Body and Mind As the days grow longer and the weather warms, spring is the perfect time to release those winter blues and rejuvenate body and mind. Here are some top spring activities to refresh your spirit and invigorate your health journey! 1. Nature Walks […]

February is Heart Health Month! Here are some tips to help you live a heart-healthy life: Learn Your Health History: Knowing what you are at risk for and if heart-disease runs in your family is a great first step! Avoid a Sedentary Lifestyle: Get outside and move your body. Avoid sitting for long periods of […]

It’s tempting to abandon all of your health goals as you approach the holiday season. This season, we’d like to encourage you to stick with your goals and maybe even add a few new ones! Here are some of our top tips for Holiday wellness: Stay active – aim to break a sweat 5x per […]

Allison Thomas is a native of Goldsboro, NC. She graduated from Eastern Wayne High School in 2000 and then attended UNC Chapel Hill. She is a true “Tar Heel” born and bred as she graduated in 2004 with her Bachelor’s in Nursing and then went on to obtain her Master’s degree as an Adult Nurse […]

Studies have shown that certain foods can help with bodily inflammation and pain reduction. By following some simple dietary guidelines, you can help minimize your body’s inflammatory response. Foods that CAUSE inflammation: Refined and Processed Foods such as chips, pastries, etc. Sugary Beverages and Soda Fried Foods Margarine Artificial Sweeteners An overabundance of red meat […]

Eastern Regional Pain Specialist is pleased to welcome Michelle Fleck, FNP to our practice.  Michelle was born and raised in Wilson County.  She has proudly served our country in the military and was stationed at SJAFB.  Michelle and her husband moved to Wayne County in 2003 and have two children.

Interlaminar ESI. This method accesses the epidural space from the middle of the back under X-Ray guidance. After numbing medicine is applied, a small needle is inserted under the skin towards the space between two vertebrae. When the needle tip is in the correct place, we inject contrast dye to confirm a good spread of […]

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to provide long-lasting pain relief from joint arthritis. Multiple joints can be treated with radiofrequency ablation, including: Lower back (facet joints) Neck (facet joints) Sacroiliac joint Knee joints First, your doctor will first listen to your story about your pain, and then they will examine you to determine […]

Lower back pain is among one of the most common reasons for a person to see a doctor in the United States, and almost two-thirds of people will experience an episode of lower back pain during their lifetime. Certain activities may put you at risk for lower back pain, such as heavy lifting and twisting. […]

Sacroiliac joint injections can be both diagnostic (telling us where the pain is coming from) and therapeutic (helping to treat the pain and allowing the patient to return to activities, such as physical therapy or exercise). Injections are best performed under x-ray or ultrasound guidance, depending upon which part of the joint is being targeted. […]