Back Pain
Got Lumbar Spinal Stenosis? Stop Doing These 4 Things NOW
The human spine is a very strong collection of bones and tendons, supporting the body and the weight it carries for decades – until it doesn’t. Spinal conditions can often be debilitating, but their effects don’t have to be permanent. Yet one thing is clear: without a solid backbone, quality of life can drop fast.…
Read MoreSciatica Pain 101: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Sciatica is a condition caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body. Like other forms of nerve compression, sciatica can cause excruciating and long-lasting pain, often followed by total debilitation. Sciatica is the symptom of a long list of different problems, ranging from a herniated disc to osteophytes,…
Read MoreAre Epidural Steroid Injections an Effective Pain Relief Option?
Lower back pain caused by sciatica is neuropathic, and the direct result of inflamed or damaged nerves in the lumbar portion of the spine. This inflammation can be caused in several different ways, but the first line of treatment is largely the same: identify effective methods for pain relief and pain management, and work to…
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