Is microdiscectomy safe
The discs in your spine help keep you upright and mobile, but one of the most common spinal injuries that hampers your activity and comfort is a herniated, or bulging disc. About 2% of adults…
Does hip pain usually go away on its own
Did you know that your acetabulofemoral joints do truly amazing things for you? We know that’s a mouthful, but we’re just talking about your hips, your strong and flexible ball and socket joints. When you…
I think my teen may have scoliosis
Being a teen has never been easy. Between navigating social relationships and juggling school and jobs, teens are plenty busy. But what if they come to you with complaints about back pain, or you notice…
Understanding the different types of spinal stenosis
Your spine keeps you upright, enables bending and other movements, and protects your spinal cord, the long cluster of nerves that allows your brain and your body to communicate and facilitate your mobility. Certain conditions,…
What causes a disc to herniate
The 23 vertebral discs in your spine serve several critical purposes. They ensure that your vertebrae are held together, are cartilaginous joints (joints that have cartilage between them enabling movement), and they’re vital shock absorbers…
There are 3 types of epidurals which one is right for you
Whether you suffer from pain related to a chronic condition like arthritis or a sudden sports injury or fall, sometimes conservative treatments like pain relievers and hot and cold packs simply don’t provide the relief…
Is a spinal cord stimulator right for me
Nothing can make your quality of life plummet like chronic pain that emanates from back conditions. When your mobility is limited due to long-term pain, even simple tasks like cooking and showering become challenging, ascending…
How biocorrx can help with your opioid addiction
The opioid crisis has devastated America and statistics bear this out. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 128 individuals died every day in 2018 after overdosing on opioids — nearly 47,000 dearly loved…
Understanding the different types of epidural steroid injections
Back pain can strike anywhere on your spine, but no matter where it emerges, it’s never welcome. Your quality of life plummets even more if the back pain you experience is severe or prolonged. There…
Why a pain pump might be right for you
Sadly, orthopedic specialists and pain management physicians can’t always solve certain chronic pain problems, even with a multitude of pain relief options at their fingertips, from safe prescription medication and epidural steroid injections to regenerative…