Cervical foraminal stenosis occurs in the spine at the neck, and is a narrowing of the portion of the vertebrae that allows the spinal nerves to leave the spinal column.
Non-surgical spinal decompression is an innovative treatment method that is designed to offer relief from back pain that results from bulging or ruptured vertebral discs, sciatica and injured nerve roots. It is gaining in popularity because it offers the possibility […]
With back pain consistently ranking as one of the most common medical complaints, it’s understandable for patients to want a therapeutic treatment that’s likely to produce substantial relief.
For patients with various spine-related conditions, especially degenerative conditions involving disc and tissue damage, surgery has traditionally been the only option if pain is no longer controlled by more conservative treatments like medication and various forms of physical therapy.
For many patients with back and neck pain not responding to over the counter (OTC) pain relievers or a little rest and relaxation, prescription medications can provide welcome relief.
Back pain is one of the most commonly treated conditions by Los Angeles spine surgeons and specialists. While there are multiple approaches to treating back discomfort including surgery, medications are often prescribed before surgery is considered
Non-specific back pain can be difficult to treat since an exact cause for the discomfort can’t be identified. While pain relievers may help, some patients experience relief through unconventional means.
Not to be confused with herniated discs, bulging discs occur when the disc “bulges” out of its normal place between each vertebra. A bulging disc, often confirmed by an x-ray or MRI, is usually caused by age-related degeneration of the […]
Many individuals who have experienced back pain and sought relief by seeing a chiropractor have come away with mixed reviews. Some patients rave about the healing effects of chiropractic therapies while others report leaving the experience in more pain.