Prescription and over-the-counter medications for spine pain, while often effective, may come with unexpected side effects. As an alternative, some people with back pain turn to herbal remedies for non-surgical spine relief. Since preparation and content can vary, meaningful data […]
Upper back pain is usually caused by an injury to the area, but it also can occur as a result of bad posture, poor body mechanics when lifting and degenerative disc disease. Finding relief for discomfort can be achieved by […]
People who are living with back or neck pain that lasts for longer than a few days should seek medical treatment in order to determine the underlying problem. Professional, board-certified physicians in Los Angeles treat different types of medical conditions, […]
If stem cell studies involving spinal cord injuries remain encouraging, there could be new treatment options available to spinal cord injury patients beyond traditional spine surgeries and pain management techniques. Stem cells, so-called “mother cells” that have the potential to […]
Chronic back pain is a condition that is experienced by millions of people, and the yearly costs for treating it are staggering. Despite embarking on trips to physical therapy, taking prescription painkillers, and receiving routine spinal injections, many individuals are […]
People who are living with neck discomfort resulting from trauma or who have been experiencing chronic neck pain for several weeks may be asked to undergo a computerized tomography (CT) scan. The scan produces a detailed, 3D image of the […]
Back pain is one of the most commonly reported ailments in our society and billions of dollars are spent every year by consumers who are looking for relief. One of the most effective and long-lasting non-surgical treatments for lumbar discomfort […]
Unless back pain has a very specific cause, such as a herniated disc that’s putting pressure on supporting nerves or an obvious spinal cord injury, doctors are likely to opt for a conservative approach to treatment rather than surgery. The […]
Ultrasound technology, involving the use of sound vibrations at a specific frequency, may play a role in helping patients undergoing surgical spine procedures. In fact, testing is already underway to use ultrasound technology during surgery to achieve more accurate placement […]