Consider these risks when you have a microdiscectomy
Have you been felled by mild to intense upper or lower back, shoulder blade, and neck pain, or even pain or numbness down your arm? Does it affect your elbow, fingers, or forearm? What about…
Will my child outgrow scoliosis
Scoliosis, a condition where your spine is curved, can be painful and typically emerges in childhood or early adolescence. Not only does the curvature have the potential to compress nerves, but it can also cause…
Is working from home a pain in your neck
There are lots of perks about working from home — better focus, the ability to attend a function at your child’s school or go to a doctor’s appointment with no fuss, the luxury of working…
Why prp has become a popular method of treatment
Say you sprain your ankle running, experience carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms from typing too much, or have lower back pain whose source you can’t quite figure out. These are all examples of musculoskeletal injuries, and…
Am i a candidate for epidural steroid injections
Study after study has shown how detrimental chronic pain is for people, and its impact isn’t just physical. Long-term discomfort can also lead to anxiety and depression because the brain and nervous system are closely…
How facet injections can relieve your lower back pain
Lower back pain is a near-universal problem in that most people suffer from it at some point in their lives. According to a 2022 Harris Poll, a startling statistic emerged — over 72 million Americans suffer from…
5 benefits of microdiscectomy
Your spine has little “shock absorbers,” cushion-like discs that nestle between each vertebra to soften the force on your back when you walk, run, jump, and more. Unfortunately, daily wear and tear, age, and excess…
How does a spinal cord stimulator trial work
Back pain is something almost everyone experiences in their lives at some point, but if spinal pain intensifies, becomes chronic, and limits your mobility, it may be nearly impossible to engage in the activities you’ve…
Why prp might be the best treatment for your ligament injuries
We typically don’t take the time to contemplate how amazing our bodies are and the hard work our joints do to enable the multitude of ways we move. Thanks to the bands of tissue throughout…
Could weight gain be the reason for my knee pain
Knee pain can put a sudden and unwelcome cramp in your style at the most inopportune times. You can’t engage in normal activities and sports when this vitally important joint hurts, alters your gait, and…