A vertebral tumor develops in the space where the spinal cord is located (vertebral canal). As the tumor grows, you may experience back pain or radiating nerve pain, among other symptoms. While most back pain isn’t because of a tumor, […]
A sideways curvature of the spine of more than 10 degrees to the left or right isn’t out of the ordinary in children and adolescents, and it’s usually correctable with bracing and periodic observation. Sometimes the curvature of the spine, […]
Often occurring in children during the growth spurts that happen shortly before puberty, scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. The type of scoliosis that occurs most often during adolescence is idiopathic scoliosis. Periodic observation, bracing, and surgery are […]
Often mistaken for sciatica, piriformis syndrome is a condition that affects the piriformis muscle that starts in the lower spine and continues to the buttocks. If this muscle becomes irritated or inflamed, the nearby sciatic nerve may also be affected. […]
Injections can be a highly effective form of relief from spine pain since the medication that soothes nerves irritated by inflammation is directly delivered to the affected area. However, such injections have to be carefully placed into the right location […]
Placed directly into the affected area of the spine, epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are often used to manage lower back or radiating nerve pain. In use since the 1950s, epidural injections are generally considered safe and effective for most patients. […]
Cradling the spine on each side, facet joints allow the backbone to move. If these joints are affected by the swelling of nearby muscles, tendons, and ligaments, they can become a source of pain associated with movement. For times when […]
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 […]
Nearly 50 million Americans are living with some degree of chronic pain. When such pain is experienced in the neck or back, spinal cord stimulation therapy (SCS) may provide welcome relief. Approved for use in the U.S. since the late […]