Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affects millions worldwide and can lead to chronic back pain. June marks Scoliosis Awareness Month, an opportune time to shed light on this condition and explore strategies for relief. While scoliosis can occur at any age, … [Read more...] about Chronic Back Pain Relief Strategies for Scoliosis Awareness Month
Winter Activities that Worsen Chronic Back Pain
Winter is a fantastic season with white sceneries and joyous outdoor activities from ice skating, skiing, and snowballing to snowmobiling. While these activities are fun, they can strain your muscles, leading to injuries that can aggregate your back pain, making it not the best season for folks with … [Read more...] about Winter Activities that Worsen Chronic Back Pain
How Fall Activities Can Worsen Back Pain (& How You Can Prevent It)
Fall, with its vibrant colors and cool weather, is a season of activities. From raking leaves and apple picking to hiking and indoor housework, there's no shortage of things to do. However, some of these activities can worsen back pain if not done carefully. This article will identify these … [Read more...] about How Fall Activities Can Worsen Back Pain (& How You Can Prevent It)
Discogenic Pain: Things to Know
Research done by the Spine Medical Center discloses that roughly 5 million people in the United States are suffering from Discogenic pain. On the other hand, it is confirmed that 40% of all chronic spine pain is majorly linked to a problem in intervertebral discs. If you are experiencing … [Read more...] about Discogenic Pain: Things to Know
How to Get Your Life Back From Chronic Back Pain
Millions of adults suffer from chronic back pain, but that doesn't mean you can't live a full life. Rare diseases such as spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease are untreatable, and we understand dealing with that type of endless back pain can be both mentally and physically exhausting. … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Life Back From Chronic Back Pain
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for continued pain a patient has after an unsuccessful back surgery. The patient is usually referred to a pain management specialist to treat existing pain. The goal of spinal surgery is to decompress a nerve root or to stabilize a … [Read more...] about Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
What’s the Difference Between a Herniated Disc and Bulging Disc
Discs are the cushions between the vertebrae in the spine. They are made up of cartilage – soft cartilage on the inside with an outer layer of tough cartilage. The 23 vertebral discs in the back have three main roles: to act as a shock absorber, to allow for spinal mobility, and to act as ligaments … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between a Herniated Disc and Bulging Disc
How to Treat Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative adult scoliosis, also known as adult onset scoliosis, is when the facet joints and intervertebral discs deteriorate and lead to a curve in the spine. This side-to-side curve occurs over time as a person gets older. Commonly, it begins after the age of 40, and is more frequently … [Read more...] about How to Treat Adult Degenerative Scoliosis
Radiofrequency Lesioning: How it Works
If you suffer from chronic low back pain or neck pain and do not find relief from other pain management treatments or interventional medicine, radiofrequency lesioning (RFL) may be a good option. What is Radiofrequency Lesioning & Ablation? Radiofrequency lesioning (ablation) is a … [Read more...] about Radiofrequency Lesioning: How it Works