Preparing for any kind of surgery can be particularly nerve-racking, not to mention spinal surgery. However, if you or a loved one is in need of lumbar spinal fusion, knowing what to expect before, during, and after surgery can help set your mind at ease and prepare you for the best possible chances of a…
Have Chronic lower back pain, you are among nearly 30 million people in the United States that deal with this issue on a daily basis, and there are nearly 900,000 new cases of lower back pain each year. It is said that nearly 80% of patients suffer to find pain relief with the common treatments…
What is an Epidural Steroid Injection First we have to ask, what exactly is an Epidural Steroid Injection? It is a very popular procedure that is used to help cure inflamed nerves. Many of these nerves become inflamed due to spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and sometimes even bulging discs. A needle is used in this…
Low Back Pain is one of the most common reasons why people go to the doctor. It is estimated that over 80% of people will have some sort of lower back pain issue sometime throughout their lives. Low back pain comes from your “lower back” which is L1-L5 in your lumbar spine. Most people who…
Upper back pain is one of the most common health problems. It is estimated that over 80% of people will experience upper back pain in their lifetime. Most of the time, back pain is not caused by any serious conditions. 90% of acute back pain problems are usually resolved within six weeks time. Back pain…
If you or a loved one have been living with moderate to severe lumbar spinal stenosis, you know just how painful and debilitating this condition can be. Lumbar spinal stenosis can lead to pain, weakness, numbness, and tingling in the back, legs, and arms. This spinal condition causes pressure to be placed on the spinal…
Pain in the right side of the neck is common among millions of Americans. Sometimes pain in the right side of your neck can be due to something as simple as falling asleep in an odd position, while other times it can be caused by a more serious condition in the cervical region of your…
Intervertebral discs provide the necessary cushion to facilitate movement and flexibility in the spine. They can be found between each pair of vertebrae — from way down in the lumbar region of the spine, all the way to the top of cervical spine. While most herniated discs affect the lumbar region, individuals suffering from a…
There’s nothing more rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep, so when back pain keeps you from getting the rest you need to be your best, it’s natural to start exploring options for treatment. Back pain that strikes in the middle of the night can be caused by many things, but one of the most common…
Occasionally an individual may experience neck pain as a result of physical exertion or sleeping in an uncomfortable position. However, if your pain persists, you may be suffering from something more serious. If you are experiencing pain in the left side of your neck on a regular basis, there can be a number of causes…
An intervertebral disc is a ligament that joins the vertebral bones, and it is a strong ligament. These discs are shock-absorbing cushions between the vertebra of the spine. An intervertebral disc has a strong outer ring of fibers that are called the annulus fibrosis and a soft center that is called the nucleus pulposus. The…
When one of the intervertebral discs in your spine is worn down, whether through natural causes or injury, it can become sunken and lose its ability to support its original height. As a result, the fibrous outer wall of the disc degenerates, causing the disc to collapse along the nerves of the spine. This is…