Neck pain that persists more than three months is considered chronic neck pain. Chronic neck pain can be the result of problems in the cervical spine discs or facet joints. Chronic neck pain can be caused due to – Cervical herniated disc An intervertebral disc in the...
Spinal stenosis is caused by general ‘wear-and-tear’ changes in an individual’s spine. These changes can occur with age and cause weakness and pain in the legs. What are the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis? Symptoms can range from mild to intense. Spinal stenosis causes weakened legs, back,...
For patients who have suffered persistent back pain and has tried conservative therapy for at least six months, it can be frustrating as the pain can severely impact life and make it difficult to go through activities of daily living. More and more patients...
Neck Pain Neck pain can be the result of degenerative disease (such as arthritis), herniated discs, pinched nerves, injury or trauma or poor posture or abnormalities in the joints or bone. Shoulder Pain The shoulder is a joint with a wide range of motion. That makes it...
There are 33 vertebrae that make up the spine. There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the neck, 12 thoracic vertebrae in the upper back, 5 lumbar vertebrae in the lower back, 5 sacral vertebrae in the sacrum, and 4 fused coccygeal vertebrae in the...
The iliotibial band is a muscle that runs from the hip to the knee, along the outer thigh. Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) occurs when the iliotibial band suffers from inflammation due to overuse or poor training habits, causing pain. ITBS Causes The syndrome is caused by...
100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain and about a third of them suffer from chronic back pain. If you are struggling with back pain, here are 4 signs it can be facet syndrome. Read on to find out more. Facet Syndrome Facet joints are small...
If you suffer from chronic pain, and you’ve looked for answers online, you might have heard of nerve blocks as effective pain relief treatments. A nerve block is a pain management technique, one of many minimally invasive interventional pain management procedures. Nerve blocks can be...
Car accident injuries are one of the biggest reasons that people visit the emergency department (ED). The injuries can be minor to major in nature, and trauma can affect any part of the anatomy. The amount or severity of injury depends on many factors,...
According to the U.S. 2012 National Health Interview Survey, 25 million American adults suffer from daily chronic pain, reporting severe pain that interferes with daily activities. Those with serious pain use healthcare services more often than the general population, and they also suffer from...