Whether you have back pain due to back injury, arthritis of the spine, or mechanical stress to the back, facet joint injection is a minimally invasive treatment that you may want to consider for pain relief. Facet joints are small joints of the spine that provide your spine stability and help guide spine motion. A…
Epidural treatments have gained a lot of traction over the years as a treatment for pain relief. They involve the direct injection of a potent, anti-inflammatory medicine into the epidural space of the spine. While these treatments cannot resolve all forms of bone and muscle pain, knowing how they work is relevant if you need…
Back pain is an all-too-familiar foe of millions of Americans. It mostly goes away, so it receives little or no attention. However, severe lower back pain on the right side without any obvious trauma or injury can be problematic, mainlybecause this pain may refer to the damage or disease of your internal organs like kidneys…
Car accidents, no matter how big or small, can be traumatic to the body. Because virtually every car accident tends to cause a jolt to the body, the impact can throw the delicate spine out of alignment. Let’s talk about some key things your chiropractor may advise you to do and not do after you…
Back pain is debilitating, and it can disrupt your everyday living, such as going to work or even playing sports. Your back also bears a lot of pressure, especially if you regularly engage in high-intensity activities. One of the reasons for this pain may be bulging discs, which may worsen over time if left untreated….
It’s not surprising to hear someone complaining about low back pain. It’s an all-too-common occurrence in adults of all ages, especially the elderly. Fortunately, most cases of low back pain are no cause for concern, as they often resolve within a few days with basic remedies. However, if your lower back pain is in your…
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints in the United States. It can be caused by a lot of factors, like bad posture, muscle and tendon strain, or obesity. Medical conditions like arthritis, scoliosis, sciatica, depression, and anxiety can also result in lower back pain. In addition, heavy lifting, overexerting yourself, and…
For medical designation purposes, your spine is divided into three sections: the cervical spine (neck), the thoracic spine (mid-back), and the lumbar spine (low-back). Therefore, thoracic back pain is when the pain originates in the middle part of the back. You have likely tried taking pain relievers, but you know that eventually those medicines can…
Back pain—the annoying, all-too-familiar foe. It can occur anywhere, from the base of your neck, down to your lumbar area (lower back). For upper and middle back pain, your lifestyle can play a role, but so can poor posture, stress, and injury. However, if your pain is isolated to just one side of your lower…
If you’ve been in a fender bender, you may have some questions in mind, such as what could be causing the varying degrees of your pain, how long you will have to deal with it, and what to do next. While there’s no definitive answer as to how long you will have to put up…
