Epidural steroid injections may help reduce inflammation around your spinal cord and spinal nerves.
Back Pain and Neck Pain Blog
Both piriformis syndrome and sciatica can cause back pain that travels down your leg. But their causes, typical symptoms, and treatment options differ widely.
Spinal anatomy is a remarkable combination of strong bones, soft tissues, and highly sensitive nerves. Most of us take spine anatomy for granted in our everyday lives—until something starts causing neck or back pain.
Traveling with sciatica can cause your symptoms to aggravate or flare, making your overall experience less exciting. Here are 3 helpful tips to control or minimize your sciatica pain during your next long trip.
There is a wide range of back problems—from simple to chronic—and the one thing most have in common is that a part of the long-term treatment involves exercise
Cervical stenosis with myelopathy can have painful, far-reaching effects on your body and health. Learn how cervical stenosis develops and how to spot the signs and symptoms.
Exercise is often advised for treating sciatica in the short term and to prevent recurrences. But some doctors may also recommend epidural steroid injections.
Learn about which conditions may benefit from weight training and guidelines and tips on how you can safely participate in strength training to help your back.
Are you concerned about back pain flaring up on your upcoming flight? These 9 tips will help you alleviate back pain for a smoother trip.
Finding the right surgeon to perform your spine surgery is critical. Here are 3 tips for asking the right questions and doing your homework before choosing a surgeon.
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