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Cervical kyphosis is a condition that affects the curvature of the cervical spine, which is the portion of the spine that is located in the neck. Normally, the cervical spine has a natural curve that is slightly concave, but in cervical kyphosis, this curve becomes more pronounced and moves in the opposite direction, creating a […]

A rhizotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting or ablating the sensory nerve roots that transmit pain signals from a specific area of the body to the brain. This procedure is typically performed on patients who suffer from chronic pain, such as back pain, neck pain, or facial pain, that does not respond to

Back Pain Facts The good news is that for decades, spinal injections have been one of the most common short-term treatments for back pain. Radiating pain from the spine to some other part of your body (down your leg or arm due to a herniated disc for example) can commonly be relieved through epidural steroid injection. Benefits of Pain Relief (even

Fixing Lumbar Pain The wrong type of car and the wrong type of seat can set you up for a rush hour nightmare when it comes to your back. Relax and Enjoy the Ride Take the Road Less Traveled Sometimes it pays to get off the road for awhile while you recover. The vibration, acceleration,

Take it from your Mom, you look slumpy if you slouch. Take it from your Pain Management physician, good body alignment is everything. And can often even relieve your aches and pains. Slouching stresses muscles, strains ligaments, impairs your range of motion and can cause stiffness from your neck to your lower back. That’s not

In a study recently published in the journal Human Factors, researchers showed that standing five or more hours a day can increase your risk for long-term lower back pain and other spine issues and musculoskeletal disorders. A 2005 study in Denmark showed prolonged standing at work led to a higher hospitalization risk for enlarged veins. At the very least, it contributes significantly to

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates over 50,000 people experience winter-related back injuries every year, and unbelievably, 5,800 of those are holiday-decorating related. But it makes sense. There’s a lot of stress on the body with all the extra bending, squatting, climbing and leaning to tack up decorations. Besides that there is the

But before you jump onto that runaway train of painkillers or consider going under the knife, first take it slow. There is a very good chance that the back pain can resolve with the treatments listed below. Maybe you’ve already had a doctor recommend surgery? Maybe you’re already on opioids? Speak to a pain management

To treat pain and therefore Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for many with pain that has failed physical therapy, medications or even surgery. What is Spinal Cord Stimulation? Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) works by transmitting small signals of electrical current to spinal cord nerves. The pin pointed stimulation to these areas blocks the signal

The other statistics are equally staggering: The best news is that (even if you might be getting just a tad, ahem, older) you don’t have to accept arthritis pain and you don’t have to suffer. Pain management specialists have many treatment options that can help improve the quality of your life quickly and without surgery.