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If you have pain that has been unsuccessfully treated, talk to Dr. Aguila and the team to see if nerve surgery could help offer a long-term solution.
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CARPAL TUNNEL AND TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE SUCCESS STORY
Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused pain and numbness for Diane. She took care of both problems with a simple, outpatient...
May 24, 20231 min read
CHEST WALL NERVE PAIN RELIEVED
Ron suffered for 10 years with chest wall nerve pain that no surgeon could diagnose or effectively treat. He was another “head-scratcher”...
May 10, 20231 min read
FAILED BACK SYNDROME AND SUPERIOR CLUNEAL NERVES
Dr. Aguila explains why patients suffer from Failed Back Syndrome and how to relieve this pain. Some patients cannot get relief for lower...
May 6, 20231 min read
POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA PAIN GONE
Angie saw a slew of doctors in search of pain relief for Postherpetic Neuralgia. None of them could help. They all pushed opioids which...
May 5, 20231 min read
WHAT IS NERVE PAIN?
Dr. Demetrio Aguila explains common nerve pain conditions. Pain-focused peripheral nerve surgeons are trained to surgically eliminate...
Apr 27, 20231 min read
OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA PAIN AND THE M25 PROGRAM
Ashley went from a vibrant young woman to being bedridden for seven years with pain from Occipital Neuralgia. After seeing dozens of...
Apr 21, 20231 min read
WHY DO I NEED A PAIN-FOCUSED PERIPHERAL NERVE SURGEON?
Dr. Aguila is one of the only pain-focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeons in the U.S. These surgeons sub-specialize in helping patients...
Mar 23, 20231 min read
WHY DR. AGUILA DOES NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE PART II
It’s a hot-button issue but watch this short video to understand why Dr. Aguila does not accept insurance. No insurance means a more...
Feb 20, 20231 min read
POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA PAIN GONE
Angie saw a slew of doctors in search of pain relief for Postherpetic Neuralgia. None of them could help. They all pushed opioids which...
Feb 10, 20231 min read
CARPAL TUNNEL AND TRIGGER FINGER RELEASE SUCCESS STORY
Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused pain and numbness for Diane. She took care of both problems with a simple, outpatient...
Feb 4, 20231 min read
FAILED BACK SYNDROME AND SUPERIOR CLUNEAL NERVES
Dr. Aguila explains why patients suffer from Failed Back Syndrome and how to relieve this pain. Some patients cannot get relief for lower...
Feb 2, 20231 min read
WE ARE TOTAL PAIN SOLUTIONS
Dr. Demetrio Aguila is rebranding Healing Hands of Nebraska as Total Pain Solutions to reflect the growth of the pain-focused peripheral...
Jan 25, 20231 min read
POSTHERPETIC NEURALGIA: HOW DR. AGUILA CAN ELIMINATE THE PAIN
Kathleen had Shingles that led to a painful nerve condition called Postherpetic Neuralgia. Known as PHN, it affects 20% of Shingles...
Aug 15, 20221 min read
Ask a Surgeon. Feed a Family. How Your Food Bank Donation Can Change a Life
At Total Pain Solutions by Healing Hands of Nebraska, we believe in caring for people both inside and outside the operating room. As SNAP benefits are discontinued for many low-income families in Nebraska, thousands of children, seniors, and vulnerable adults are losing access to food. That’s not something we’re willing to ignore. Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III, MD, MA, FACS—peripheral nerve surgeon, plastic surgeon, ENT specialist, and CEO of Total Pain Solutions—is launching a
The Four Main Causes of Pain — Explained by Dr. Demetrio Aguila
The Four Main Causes of Pain: What Every Patient and Physician Should Know By Dr. Demetrio Aguila, Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Pain affects millions of people every day — yet too often, patients are told there’s nothing that can be done. The truth is that pain always has a cause, and understanding it can unlock the path to relief. In medicine, we recognize four main causes of pain . Learning how to identify each one can make all the difference for both patients and
Healing from Occipital Neuralgia A Personal Journey of Pain Relief and Transformation
Read or watch Tara's incredible patient testimonial about how Dr. Demetrio Aguila and the Total Pain Solutions team provided lasting relief from her severe occipital neuralgia through specialized nerve surgery, allowing her to live a pain-free life with her family. #OccipitalNeuralgia #NerveSurgery #ChronicPainRelief #DrAguila #PatientTestimonial #PainFreeLiving #HeadacheRelief #TotalPainSolutions
Phantom Symptoms After Nerve Surgery Explained by Dr. Aguila
Dr. Aguila explains phantom symptoms after nerve surgery. Some patients experience strange sensations like itching, tingling, or even a...
Trigger Finger and Carpal Tunnel Surgery Success Story: Fast Recovery with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
Richard shares his carpal tunnel surgery success story after traveling more than 450 miles to see Dr. Demetrio Aguila at Total Pain...
Transforming Pain into Hope: Sharon's Inspiring Journey with Dr. Aguila and the M25 Program
Dr. Aguila helped Sharon turn pain into hope. Sharon faced excruciating pain in her foot after surgery. Simple things—like walking and...
Rethinking Postherpetic Neuralgia: A New Approach to Lasting Relief | Dr. Demetrio Aguila
For decades, the “classic teaching” of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) has focused on the dorsal root ganglion as the source of pain. But...
Healing from 10/10 Pain: Lynn's Transformative Nerve Surgery Experience with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
"From unbearable facial pain to finally finding relief—Lynn’s journey shows the power of trust, expertise, and never giving up hope....
Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release: Travis’s Story
My name is Travis Long from Belleville, Kansas. I’d been dealing with a lot of wrist pain—like electric shocks shooting up my hands and...
From Years of Agonizing Back Pain to Pain-Free Living: Kenneth’s Journey with Dr. Aguila
From 29 Years of Pain to Pain-Free Living: Kenneth’s Journey with Dr. Aguila and the M25 Program After decades of suffering from chronic...
Postherpetic Neuralgia treatment with Dr. Demetrio Aguila
📍 Live with Dr. Demetrio Aguila — Pain-Focused Peripheral Nerve Surgeon Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) is a chronic nerve pain condition...
Notalgia Paresthetica Nerve Pain Treatment: How Dr. Demetrio Aguila Helped Sister Carole Heal
“It felt like being branded…” For years, Sister Carole suffered from excruciating burning nerve pain in her back—so severe it disrupted...
Richard’s Journey – Relief from Occipital Neuralgia
After a devastating car accident over five years ago, Richard found himself battling relentless headaches and neck pain. The cause?...
Op-ed: I'm a local Nebraska surgeon. My patients can't afford tariffs on pharmaceuticals
Media Type: Online News Outlet: Omaha World-Herald Author: Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila Published Date: July 2, 2025 President Trump...
From Ice Showers to Healing: Sherrie’s Journey Through Postherpetic Neuralgia
After suffering from agonizing, burning chest and abdominal pain caused by Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) , Sherrie felt hopeless, taking...
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