Pain Awareness Month:
The month of September has been declared Pain Awareness Month. Pain Awareness Month is a time when various organizations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management.
The first Pain Awareness Month was in 2001, when the ACPA led a coalition of groups to establish September as Pain Awareness Month. ACPA established Partners for Understanding Pain and 80 organizations, both health care professionals and consumer groups, including the NAACP supported the effort.
Amarillo Spine Institute is committed to providing excellent care in minimally invasive treatment options for a variety of pain conditions. We are dedicated to providing cutting edge care in order to improve your well-being and quality of life. Our providers have specialty training in Interventional Pain Management. We utilize the most innovative, up-to-date techniques to provide thorough and timely access to pain relief. Come see us to discuss treatment options!
Meet the Doc :
Dr. Ryan McKenna, MD, MBA is a fellowship trained interventional pain physician who is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management.
Originally from Midland, Texas, Dr. McKenna attended Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas followed by graduate education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He continued at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to attend medical school while concurrently earning an MBA concentrating in Health Organization Management.
After graduation, Dr. McKenna completed a surgical internship at University of Colorado followed by an Anesthesiology residency at University of Missouri Columbia. From there, Dr. McKenna moved back to Lubbock, Texas to complete a Chronic Pain Management fellowship at Texas Tech University.
Dr. McKenna is married with one daughter and he enjoys hiking, biking, and camping with his family. You can catch him riding his mountain bike at Palo Duro Canyon.
Dr. McKenna looks forward to proving expert pain management to the Texas Panhandle.
We hope you all are having a great Labor Day weekend. Our offices are closed today but will resume regular business hours tomorrow.
Amarillo Spine Institute will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend!
Foot Pain
Pain in the foot can be due to a problem in any part of the foot. Bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, fascia, toenail beds, nerves, blood vessels, or skin can be the source of Foot pain.
Causes of Foot Pain
Heel Pain:
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel or foot pain. Heel pain, worst in the morning when getting out of bed, is the most common symptom. Arch pain may also be present.
Treatment for plantar fasciitis includes:
•Rest
•Heel and foot Muscle Stretches
•Over-the-counter pain relievers
•Shoes with good arch support and a cushioned sole
Various other treatments for plantar fasciitis are available.
Heel Spurs are abnormal growths of bone on the bottom of the heel bone that may be caused by an abnormal gait, posture or walking, inappropriate shoes, or certain activities, like running. Spurs may cause foot pain while walking or standing. People with flat feet or high arches are more likely to have foot pain from heel spurs.
Treatment for heel spurs include:
•Cutout heel pad
•Custom-made insert (orthotic) worn in the shoe
•Wearing shoes that fit well and have shock absorbing soles
•Over-the-counter pain relievers
•Rest
If you suffer from any of these symptoms please contact your primary care physician and ask about obtaining a referral to our office. You can also visit our website at www.amarillospineinstitute.com for more information.
Arthritis
“Arthritis” describes many different diseases that cause tenderness, pain, swelling, and joint stiffness. With osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, the cartilage around the joint wears out, causing the bones in the joint to rub together, creating inflammation and pain.
Most forms of arthritis can occur in any joint, including spine joints. Osteoarthritis of the spine can lead to lost flexibility, bone spurs (osteophytes), irritated nerves, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. The terms spondylosis or degenerative joint disease are used interchangeably with osteoarthritis.
SYMPTOMS
*Back pain that comes and goes
*Spinal stiffness in the morning, such as after getting out of bed or after physical activity
*Pain, tenderness, or numbness in the neck
*Lower back pain that runs down into the buttocks, thighs, or pelvic area
*Pain or tenderness in the shoulders, hips, knees, or heels
*A crunching feeling or sound of bone rubbing against bone
*Weakness or numbness in legs or arms
*Limited range of motion and difficulty bending or walking
If you suffer from any of these symptoms please contact your primary care physician and ask about obtaining a referral to our office. You can also visit our website at www.amarillospineinstitute.com for more information.
Amarillo Spine Institute is committed to providing excellent care in minimally invasive treatment options for a variety of pain conditions.
Dr. Ryan McKenna is dedicated to providing cutting edge care in order to improve your well-being and quality of life. Call us at (806)322-300 to discuss treatment options.
October marks our ONE year anniversary! We welcomed our first patient through the doors last fall. We have been caring for patients in the Panhandle ever since. Thank you for allowing us to serve this wonderful community!
We are CLOSED on Wednesday October 28 due to snow and road conditions. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please stay safe, stay warm.
Thank you for your understanding.
Amarillo Spine Institute- (806)322-3000
Experiencing pain in the colder weather?
Life should be enjoyable. 
At Amarillo Spine Institute, we take a proactive approach to finding the source of your pain and treating it effectively to provide lasting relief. We aim to improve your quality of life.
Contact us at (806)322-3000 to discuss treatment options.
Is pain keeping you away from day-to-day activities? Weekend activities?
We can help at Amarillo Spine Institute. We utilize the most innovative, up-to-date techniques to provide thorough and timely access to pain relief.
Call us at (806)322-3000 to discuss treatment options.
Thankful and grateful to be serving the wonderful patients of Amarillo and surrounding areas.
Amarillo Spine Institute offers a variety of interventional treatment options to help ease your pain. Contact us at (806)322-3000 to discuss treatment options.
November 11- We salute all our wonderful veterans with respect, honor, and gratitude. Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Your pain is our priority. Amarillo Spine Institute can customize a treatment plan for your pain from a host of multidisciplinary approaches.
Please visit our website to read more about the conditions and treatments we can provide.
www.amarillospineinstitute.com
Wishing everyone a safe & happy Halloween🎃👻
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Dr. Ryan McKenna, MD is a fellowship trained interventional pain physician who is Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management.
Originally from Midland, Dr. McKenna attended medical school at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. He completed an Anesthesiology residency at University of Missouri in Columbia and completed a Chronic Pain Management fellowship at Texas Tech University in Lubbock.
Dr. McKenna specializes in basic and advanced pain management procedures and looks forward to providing expert pain management to the Panhandle.
For some people, sciatica pain can be severe and debilitating. For others, the sciatica symptoms might be infrequent and irritating, but have the potential to get worse. Low back pain may be present and patients often describe their sciatica symptoms as electrical shocks running down the leg, or searing or burning pain. Stretching can help manage that pain.
https://www.healthline.com/health/back-pain/sciatic-stretches
HEALTHLINE.COM
Sciatica Exercises: 6 Stretches for Pain Relief
Amarillo Spine Institute-
Our physicians are leading experts in West Texas specializing in minimally invasive techniques and procedures. And we’re currently accepting new patients!
Please visit www.amarillospineinstitute.com or call (806)322-3000 for more information about treatment options.
We are currently accepting new patients!
Our providers take a proactive approach to finding the source of your pain. We're not just competent, we're also compassionate.
Please visit us online at www.amarillospineinstitute.com or at (806)322-3000 for more information.
