Aug 10, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Management
While back surgery has brought relief to millions, unfortunately, for most patients who experience back pain, there is no simple solution. Although a large percentage of low back pain patients report significant post-surgery pain relief, there is no guarantee surgery...
Jul 26, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Management
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...
Jul 20, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Suppose you woke up one day and experienced pain so unbearable that you could not move your body? You felt paralyzed – Now What? What are the steps you would take to clear up the intense symptoms you attempt to tolerate? Those that suffer in silence, will...
Jun 5, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Management
When we think of spinal injections, one might say that it is a very painful procedure, imagine inserting a needle to the spine, it might really hurt. But because of the technology today, this type of procedure does not really hurt, why? Because before spinal...
Apr 15, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Management, Spinal Cord Stimulator
A spinal cord implant is only considered when other treatments have failed to reduce the pain experienced or to heal the problem. But, it is a wonderful medical resource that can be used to combat chronic pain. It addresses many of the worst kinds of pain and offers...
Mar 24, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Most of us have suffered from back pain at some point in our lives but the most commonly injured area is the lower back. Although severe upper back pain is less common, there is no doubting that it can be equally as painful and have a long-term, negative effect...
