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Your back has really been bothering you, and you want to do all you can to minimize the discomfort. Here, we look at six ways you can worsen back pain,…

If medication and physical therapy have been unsuccessful in treating your back pain, you may benefit from epidural injections to improve your condition. Find out how this treatment works and…

If you’re struggling with lumbar spinal stenosis, the good news is that there are plenty of treatment options to help you regain pain-free mobility. Here’s a look at both the…

The chronic pain that comes with spine problems or disorders like complex regional pain syndrome is like no other and often hard to treat. Neurostimulation is answering the call, often…

The prevalence of high-impact chronic pain in the United States is nothing short of eye-opening, affecting 7.4% of our adult population. If your pain is severe, explore how an intrathecal…

You used to pride yourself on standing tall, but now that same position causes great pain, sending you hunched forward. This classic symptom of lumbar spinal stenosis, and more, can…

The goal of surgery is typically to fix a problem, not create one. Unfortunately, post-surgical pain is a risk thanks to unintended nerve damage and inflammation. Thankfully, there’s a solution…

Recent estimates regarding arthritis are alarming — it affects more than 92 million. As joint pain becomes more prevalent, we’re fighting back with injections that can help restore pain-free movement.

Herniated, ruptured, pinched, slipped — these are all descriptions of what can occur in one of the discs in your spine. Whatever the name, the symptoms are often the same,…

When you have progressive lumbar spinal stenosis, the simple act of taking a few steps can be painful, and you’re tired of being sidelined by the condition. With Vertiflex™, you…

You’ve been struggling with chronic pain and you want to know more about intrathecal pump therapy. Here’s a look at how this implantable device works and what you need to…

One, or perhaps several, of your discs are bulging, and they’re causing you considerable back or neck pain. Explore here how an epidural steroid injection can be especially effective at…

You want relief from your pain, but you’re hesitant to go down risky roads, such as surgery or potentially addictive painkillers. Neurostimulation is a fantastic pain management technique that avoids…

Your musculoskeletal structure can be put through the ringer when you’re pregnant, and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain illustrates this point perfectly. For relief from this type of lower back pain,…

The human body contains 140 fluid-filled sacs — bursae — that provide padding in your joints and elsewhere. When one of these tiny sacs becomes irritated, bursitis develops, which can…

You used to enjoy a nice stroll around the neighborhood, but lumbar spinal stenosis has rendered the effort nearly impossible thanks to pain in your lower back, buttocks, and legs.…

Every day, you face nagging back pain that puts a serious dent in your ability to function well. You want relief, but you’re understandably hesitant to turn to drugs or…

You’ve got lumbar spinal stenosis in your lower back, and it’s hijacking your ability to move freely. If this sounds familiar, explore how Vertiflex™ can get you back to a…

You’ve developed a bulging disc, and certain movements send shooting pain through your lower back and into your leg. To relieve the pain and allow time for your disc to…

You’re tired of spot treatments that only deliver short-term relief for your back pain, and you want a longer-lasting solution. That solution may come in the form of a rhizotomy,…

The pain that stems from sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction can be severe and prevent you from moving without discomfort. When the issue doesn’t respond to treatment, SI joint stabilization may…

You have a painful joint and want some relief so you can move freely again. Joint injections are a frontline treatment for this goal, providing you with a respite from…

Every day is a battle to control chronic pain, and you just want an easy and effective solution. An intrathecal pump may be just what you’re looking for, and we…

It feels like you’ve exhausted every option for managing your chronic pain and your discomfort is now joined by frustration. Perhaps it’s time to take a look at spinal cord…

You’re stumbling because of weak feet and/or legs, yet you know the problem isn’t due to fatigue. Perhaps the symptoms stem from an issue in your lower back, chiefly lumbar…

You’ve been struggling with ongoing lower back pain due to facet joint issues, and you’re weighing your treatment options. Here, we compare facet joint injections and radiofrequency ablation.

Your efforts to stand up straight are only met with pain, or walking any distance has become near impossible due to lower back pain. If you have persistent lumbar spinal…

Your battle to find relief from back pain has been a losing and frustrating one. If you haven’t explored intrathecal pump therapy, now might be a good time. Here’s a…

When you have bursitis, the very thing that’s supposed to protect your joint is the one causing pain. If you’ve developed inflammation in a bursa sac, here’s how to best…