Sciatica can steroid injections help
The nagging pain of sciatica runs from your lower back down the back of your leg, and aside from limited mobility, such long-lasting discomfort can do a number on your emotional well-being. More than 80%…
Prp therapy for arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It’s a wear-and-tear degenerative condition, and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it affects over 32.5 million…
How does osteoarthritis affect the neck
There are multiple types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most prevalent, affecting a staggering 32.5+ Americans. Age and wear-and-tear from activity are the primary culprits to blame for this condition, which occurs because the…
Three diseases that cause hip pain
Your hip joint is one of the largest in your body, and the responsibility it bears isn’t insignificant: It’s one of your primary weight-bearing joints, so when there’s a problem, your mobility and overall quality…
The link between ligament thickening and spinal stenosis
The causes of back pain are myriad, but up to 11% of the population, many over age 50, suffer from spinal stenosis, a condition where the spaces within your spine narrow, and your nerves get…
Does everybody experience degenerative disc disease sooner or later
Similar to your car’s shock absorbers, the discs between your vertebrae cushion and protect them. They also help support the structure of your spine and give it flexibility, allowing you to bend and twist. You’ve…
Opioid addiction are you a candidate for pain pump treatment
Opioid misuse and abuse have ravaged the United States over the last two decades to the point that opioids were responsible for two out of three overdose deaths in 2018, and a staggering 750,000 Americans…
5 at home exercises that can relieve knee pain
We’re all staying home much more these days as we deal with the realities of COVID-19, but the Advanced Spine and Pain (ASAP) team has great ideas for at-home exercises you can do to help…
How epidural steroid injections can treat your radiculitis
Your back is a complex mechanism with many moving parts that allow you to stand, walk, and twist. It supports you whether you’re simply standing or sitting or doing something more strenuous like raking the…
5 reasons to consider microdiscectomy for your herniated discs
Picture the hole in the side of a jelly donut where the yummy insides ooze out a bit. That’s what happens when you get a herniated disc. When a bit of the nucleus, or soft…