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What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Different types of spinal stenosis, including lumbar stenosis and cervical stenosis, have their own pain and symptom profiles.
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Lower Back Strain Video
Lower back strain is caused by damage to the muscles and ligaments of the back. Learn about muscle anatomy and the symptoms of lower back strain.
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Injections for Neck and Back Pain Relief
Injections relieve neck and back pain by delivering medications directly to the affected area, reducing inflammation.
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for Lower Back Pain
Basivertebral nerve ablation is an outpatient procedure that provides significant long-term relief from chronic low back pain caused by damaged vertebral endplates.
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Lumbar Microdiscectomy Surgery Video
Informative video on how microdiscectomy (lumbar decompression back surgery) is performed to relieve pain caused by a lumbar herniated disc.
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L4-L5 Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Animation
Degenerative spondylolisthesis occurs most frequently at the L4-L5 spinal motion segment.
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L5-S1 Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery Animation
Learn what the L5-S1 segment is, why fusion may be recommended, the Anterior Lumbar Interbody fusion surgical approach, and what common questions patients have about the procedure.
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Sciatica Treatment Video
Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.