A spinal fracture can occur anywhere along the bones in the spine from an injury or traumatic incident. Your spine plays a critical function and supports your body, and any injury to it should not be treated at home. You will need to see a spine doctor to ensure you get the right diagnosis, treatment…
Steroid Injections – Why and Where to Get Them
When it comes to treating neck and back pain, steroid injections (also known as cortisone injections) are a good treatment option. They can be incredibly effective in reducing inflammation and providing relief from pain, as the pain medicine is delivered directly to the affected area of the body. Steroid injections are used in the treatment…
How is Low Back Pain Diagnosed?
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, yet it can be difficult to diagnose. The cause of back pain can range from a simple muscle strain to something more serious such as an injury or a degenerative condition. In order to accurately diagnose back pain, doctors must consider many factors and use…
Cervical Disc Herniations – Causes and Treatment
The cervical spine is made up of seven vertebrae stacked in the back of the neck. The cervical spine helps you hold up your head and move your neck. It also helps protect the upper part of the spinal cord. Unfortunately, like other parts of the spine, it can experience herniation, referring to a disc…
How It’s Done: Scoliosis Treatments for Adults
Scoliosis refers to the curving of the spine. It can develop at any age and affect your posture, body functions, and mobility. While most commonly found in children, adults can also develop scoliosis. Most cases are mild, but the spine curving can cause pain, weakness, and difficulty breathing, especially if it is severe. Determining The…
When Should I Consider Back Surgery?
Surgery is no walk in the park, and it is often saved as a last-resort treatment for good reason. When it comes to back surgery, you can expect a hospital stay and a long recovery ahead. There are also risks associated with surgery, such as infection, procedure failure, and other complications. That is why it…
Success Rate of Regenerative Medicine for Herniated Disc Treatment
Disc herniation is one of the most common spine conditions. About 10% of patients with a herniated disc will require surgery. That means the vast majority of those suffering from this debilitating condition can find the relief they seek with nonsurgical treatment methods. Regenerative medicine is a cutting-edge field that uses the body’s own mechanisms…
Serious Problems That Can Develop from Untreated Disc Degeneration
As you age, your bones and joints naturally begin to wear down. You may not notice any signs and symptoms at first, but even your spine will begin to weaken. The spinal discs – those rubbery cushions protecting the vertebrae of your spine – can wear away over time, leading to disc degeneration. Disc degeneration…
Lumbar Herniation Treatment
Your spinal discs can be injured in an accident, through age-related conditions, such as arthritis, or from lifting and twisting in ways that stress out the back. The lumbar region is the most common area where the disc herniation occurs. Let’s discuss the symptoms and treatments used to treat lumbar disc herniation. Symptoms of Lumbar…
Five Proven Cures for Cervical Disc Herniation Pain
Is your stiff, sore neck just a muscular problem or something else? For many people in the United States, neck pain comes from a herniated or bulging disc in the cervical area of the spine. Thankfully, you don’t have to suffer. Here are five proven cures for cervical disc herniation pain. What Is Cervical Disc…