Arachnoiditis is a type of pain disorder that affects the spine. The nerves in the spinal cord are surrounded and protected by three different membranes, known as the dura mater, pia mater, and arachnoid mater. When the arachnoid becomes inflamed, it causes a constant burning and severe stinging sensation as well as neurological problems. When the arachnoid becomes inflamed, it swells up, potentially leading to the formation of scar tissue which can result in the nerves of the spinal cord sticking together and preventing them from functioning properly. There are several reasons why the arachnoid can become inflamed, leading to this condition. The symptoms of arachnoiditis can vary as it hasn’t shown itself to have a consistent pattern within the symptoms, however, the one common symptom people experience is pain. Arachnoiditis does not have a cure however sufferers can find relief working through a pain specialist, such as the team at InovoSpine, using different types of pain management to relieve the pain.