Dating back to the days of ancient Greece, physical therapy (PT) is one of the oldest and most reliable treatments for back pain management, and it has since evolved into a type of therapy that can take many different forms. […]
If you’re experiencing pain from a vertebral fracture, you may find relief from receiving vertebroplasty surgery. The outpatient procedure involves the use of special acrylic bone cement injected into the affected area of the bone that’s broken or cracked. The […]
When you have pain due to a damaged disc between one of the 7 bones of your neck, cervical artificial disc replacement is a minimally invasive alternative to fusion surgery. Feel confident about your decision to have the procedure by […]
A rare disorder affecting a bundle of nerves at the base of the spinal cord, cauda equina syndrome (CES) often requires urgent assistance. The resulting nerve compression can be due to a herniated disc in the lower spine, a narrowing […]
When spinal cord stimulation (SCS), which involves the delivery of mild electrical impulses meant to disrupt pain signals sent to the brain, is being considered as a treatment, patients often need a psychological clearance first. Though this is a fairly […]
The hustle and bustle often associated with the holidays can cause damage to your spine. The 33 bones that make up your backbone are fairly flexible thanks to spongy discs and supporting muscles, but they are still susceptible to injury. […]
A herniated disc can produce pain that continues into the legs, which often extends to any of the 3 large muscles running along the back of the thighs from the pelvis. Known as the hamstrings, these muscles can become more […]
Located at the base of the spine by the pelvis near the hip socket, the sacroiliac (SI) joint can be a source of lower back pain and related radiating pain from pressure on nearby nerves. A common treatment for SI […]
ciatic pain has a tendency to come and go depending on the position a person happens to be in at the moment. A common source of sciatic nerve pain is a herniated disc that occurs when inner disc material pushes […]