Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease 101

Lumbar degenerative disc disease is a disease of the lower or the lumbar spine. The soft intervertebral discs in the lower spine start to wear out as a result of trauma or age. When a disc wears out, the elastic outer ring starts breaking down. This can cause loss of...

What are Knee Gel Injections?

Hyaluronic acid injections are gel or jelly-like substances that are administered into an affected knee in order to treat pain in the joint caused by osteoarthritis (OA). This therapy is initiated when conservative management via the use of oral pain relievers and...

Symptoms of Arachnoiditis

Arachnoiditis is a medical condition where there is inflammation of one of the membranes that cover and protect the nerves of the spinal cord, called the arachnoid. It is a pain disorder that is characterized by a burning pain, severe stinging, and other neurological...