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Dr. Alison Drake-Barrack, M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
Dr. Alison Drake Barrack is a physiatrist ( also referred to as a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation) practicing in Marietta, GA. Dr. Barrack is a medical doctor specializing in the non surgical treatment of orthopaedic and neurological conditions that often affect the muscles, joints, or nerves.
In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders, Dr. Barrack addresses the issues that can be associated with these conditions such as pain, sleep disturbance, and altered physical activity. Physiatrists work in conjunction with physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
As a physiatrist, Dr. Barrack focuses on a patients ability to function and therefore needs to take into account the entire person and not just the disorder or disability itself. Addressing overall health, bone quality, metabolic abnormities, and other medical diagnoses that can affect the treatment process.
Examples of disorders often seen by Dr. Barrack include peripheral neuropathy in a diabetic, osteoarthritis of the joints, cervical and lumbar pain, spasmodic torticollis, spasticity, headaches, osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease, pain disorder of pregnancy, tendonitis, and bursitis.
Dr. Barrack performs electrodiagnostic nerve studies, cervical and lumbar spinal procedures( epidural ,facet and radiofrequency), trigger injections ,Botox injections for spasticity, torticollis, and migraine, visocsupplementation, amniotic fluid injection for tendonitis, bursitis, and joint disorders.
She is on most insurance and medicare plans.
In addition to the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders, Dr. Barrack addresses the issues that can be associated with these conditions such as pain, sleep disturbance, and altered physical activity. Physiatrists work in conjunction with physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
As a physiatrist, Dr. Barrack focuses on a patients ability to function and therefore needs to take into account the entire person and not just the disorder or disability itself. Addressing overall health, bone quality, metabolic abnormities, and other medical diagnoses that can affect the treatment process.
Examples of disorders often seen by Dr. Barrack include peripheral neuropathy in a diabetic, osteoarthritis of the joints, cervical and lumbar pain, spasmodic torticollis, spasticity, headaches, osteoporosis, degenerative disc disease, pain disorder of pregnancy, tendonitis, and bursitis.
Dr. Barrack performs electrodiagnostic nerve studies, cervical and lumbar spinal procedures( epidural ,facet and radiofrequency), trigger injections ,Botox injections for spasticity, torticollis, and migraine, visocsupplementation, amniotic fluid injection for tendonitis, bursitis, and joint disorders.
She is on most insurance and medicare plans.
35 years
Experience
Dr. Alison Drake-Barrack, M.D.
- Marietta, GA
- Univ. of TN Health Science Ctr
- Accepting new patients
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Can you rebuild muscle after nerve damage?
So it depends on the extent of the damage and how long it has been since your injury. The nerve connection to the muscle is what allows the muscle to function. Sometimes there READ MORE
So it depends on the extent of the damage and how long it has been since your injury. The nerve connection to the muscle is what allows the muscle to function. Sometimes there are enough motor units left which is what makes up the muscle that the remainder of the muscles can be built up. As long as there is not a complete lack of nerve supply to the muscle, the remainder of the muscle fibers can gain some strength.
Can a torn ligament heal without surgery?
The ligament can heal if it is a partial tear or a stretch injury however if the ligament is completely torn then surgery is necessary.
What is the best medicine for a headache?
There are different types of headache. If the headache feels like a cap around your head, then this is a tension headache and responds well to tylenol or advil. If the headache READ MORE
There are different types of headache. If the headache feels like a cap around your head, then this is a tension headache and responds well to tylenol or advil.
If the headache is more of a pressure headache under the eyes and across the brow, this can be a sinus headache and decongestants such as sudafed or mucines with tylenol are helpful.
If it is is more of a migraine type headache, then at least 800mg of advil are best and some migraine prescription medicines may be needed such as imitrex or sumatriptan.
If the headache is more of a pressure headache under the eyes and across the brow, this can be a sinus headache and decongestants such as sudafed or mucines with tylenol are helpful.
If it is is more of a migraine type headache, then at least 800mg of advil are best and some migraine prescription medicines may be needed such as imitrex or sumatriptan.
What is the fastest way to relieve knee pain?
The quickest way to relieve knee pain is with ice and rest. Anti inflammatories such as advil also known as ibuprofen or motrin are very beneficial.
How do I get rid of pain in my arm?
Arm pain can be from a number of things. The arm pain can originate from a neck problem and then cause pain to radiate into the arm or it can be from a tendon, muscle, or joint. READ MORE
Arm pain can be from a number of things. The arm pain can originate from a neck problem and then cause pain to radiate into the arm or it can be from a tendon, muscle, or joint. The first thing to determine is the situation that causes the pain. Is it weight lifting or something as simple as brushing your teeth?
If the pain is during an activity then changing what or how you are doing that activity can alleviate it. If the pain occurs unrelated to an activity, then you need to see a doctor to determine if it a nerve issue or a torn ligament, muscle or tendon. Hope that helps!
If the pain is during an activity then changing what or how you are doing that activity can alleviate it. If the pain occurs unrelated to an activity, then you need to see a doctor to determine if it a nerve issue or a torn ligament, muscle or tendon. Hope that helps!
Why do the bottoms of my feet hurt?
The most common cause of heel pain is a disorder referred to as plantar fasciitis. It is an inflammation of the tendon insertion into the heel bone. It is often caused from running, READ MORE
The most common cause of heel pain is a disorder referred to as plantar fasciitis. It is an inflammation of the tendon insertion into the heel bone. It is often caused from running, walking or standing long periods of time. Treatment is ice, stretching, and arch supports in your shoes. Avoid walking barefoot. Rolling the arches on a frozen water bottle is helpful as well.
Why do I have a tingling sensation in my hand after lacrosse?
Typically hand tingling while playing lacrosse is from your grip. Share the fact that your hand is tingling with your trainer or coach and let them look at your gear and how you READ MORE
Typically hand tingling while playing lacrosse is from your grip. Share the fact that your hand is tingling with your trainer or coach and let them look at your gear and how you are gripping.
How do I get my hands to stop tingling?
Wearing a splint on your hands for at least a week and then at least at night should improve this. If this continues, you have a syndrome referred to as a carpal tunnel syndrome READ MORE
Wearing a splint on your hands for at least a week and then at least at night should improve this. If this continues, you have a syndrome referred to as a carpal tunnel syndrome that occurs with hand overuse.
It is also associated with thyroid issues or diabetes so these things need to be checked if splinting does not improve the tingling.
It is also associated with thyroid issues or diabetes so these things need to be checked if splinting does not improve the tingling.
When should you see a doctor for foot pain?
If you have had pain for over two weeks and you have tried ice as well as anti inflammatories for 10 days to 2 weeks then see a doctor :).
