A cervical selective nerve root block can help your doctor locate which of your nerves is irritated, and may also reduce pain in your neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.
Back Pain and Neck Pain Blog
There are a number of simple things you can try to help keep your spine as healthy as possible. These 5 tips will help you to minimize complications from your back condition and/or prevent future painful episodes.
There are many options for alternative therapies to treat back and neck pain, including massage, acupuncture, yoga, and more. A large review reveals which options are the most effective at relieving pain.
Learn how to get the recommended daily amount of calcium on a non-dairy, lactose intolerant diet.
Epidural steroid injections may help reduce inflammation around your spinal cord and spinal nerves.
How to tell if your sciatica is actually piriformis syndrome? 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.
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