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If you have a spine injury or general back pain, you want pain relief that lasts without developing an addiction to medication. You want to be able to live your life normally once again. Treatment for a spine injury could include physical therapy, but immediate pain relief can be achieved by receiving facet injections in…
Back pain can make your life miserable. It can have many causes as it is made up of a complex structure of vertebrae, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and the spinal cord. Anissue with any of these can cause pain. While it is not recommended that you see a doctor for every instance of backache and pain,…
Although back pain usually goes away naturally, sometimes the discomfort continues and becomes a chronic condition. If nonsurgical options such as medication and physical therapy are unable to provide relief from the pain, back surgery may be recommended by your orthopedic doctor. Back surgery can now be performed via minimally invasive methods and with much…
Back pain usually resolves itself naturally over the course of a few days or even a couple of weeks. If the pain does not begin to get better or actually gets worse, it is in your best interest to visit a back doctor. Schedule an appointment with a back doctor if you are exhibiting any…
Your spine keeps you upright and protects the spinal cord and nerves that send signals from your brain to other parts of your body. It has three major sections: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar, which have different functions. The lowest region, known as the lumbar spine or your lower back, serves as the bearer of the…
Thoracic back pain is described as pain and discomfort felt in the middle and upper back areas. The thoracic region of the spine begins at the base of the neck and ends at the area just below the chest area. This is the longest region of the spine that connects to the cervical spine and…
Your spine is critical to your ability to move around. However, many factors can affect your spine’s health as you age. You may experience chronic back pain, making it difficult for you to do simple things like stand straight and stay active on your feet. Sometimes, pain relievers can help with pain symptoms, but in…
The thoracic spine is located in the middle part of your spine, between the cervical spine in your neck and the lumbar spine in your lower back. It consists of 12 vertebral levels, classified as T-1 to T-12 (“T” for “thoracic”). Any injury to the thoracic spine is considered serious and may be permanent, but…
When most people think of epidurals, they think of the delivery room, where women in labor are administered this pain-relieving injection to block pain, numb contractions and make delivery easier. However, epidural injections are also a very commonly accepted and administered treatment for lower back pain. Epidural injections are a non-surgical treatment that can help…
It only stands to reason that the older you get, the more at risk you become for back pain. However, even though the elderly have a greater chance of developing painful spinal compression fractures caused by osteoporosis, the connection between advancing age and back pain isn’t necessarily that simple. Actually, it has more to do…
