by Paul Gaitan, MD | Feb 16, 2026 | blog
Headaches are often grouped together, especially when pain becomes frequent. Many people are told they have tension headaches, while others are treated for migraines. Medications are tried. Lifestyle changes are suggested. Sometimes symptoms improve. Sometimes they do...
by Paul Gaitan, MD | Feb 9, 2026 | blog
Chronic headaches are often treated as a problem of the head itself. People focus on the temples, behind the eyes, or the base of the skull. But in many cases, the source of ongoing headaches is not in the head at all. Neck injuries are a commonly overlooked cause of...
by Paul Gaitan, MD | Feb 2, 2026 | blog
After a car accident, many people feel relieved when they walk away without immediate pain. The shock wears off. The damage seems minimal. Life moves on. Then, a few days later, stiffness sets in. Neck pain appears. Headaches begin. Turning your head feels tight or...
by Paul Gaitan, MD | Jan 26, 2026 | blog
Lower back pain has a way of fading just long enough to make you think it is gone for good. Then it shows up again. Sometimes it feels the same. Other times it is sharper, stiffer, or harder to ignore. When lower back pain keeps returning, it is usually not random....
by Paul Gaitan, MD | Jan 19, 2026 | blog
Pain that travels from your lower back into your leg can be alarming. Many people are told they have sciatica, while others hear the term pinched nerve. These phrases are often used interchangeably, but they are not always the same thing. Understanding the difference...