Back Pain
7 Must-Knows About Epidural Steroid Injections
While chronic pain is common, most adults have it either in the back, hips, or knees. Of the three, the lower back takes the most blame for pain problems, often originating with some form of inflammation or injury in the spine. Usually, it’s a combination of age and stress, and sometimes, it’s a genetic issue…
Read MoreLumbar Spinal Stenosis Symptoms & Causes
An estimated 80% of Americans have had or will have back problems at some point in their lifetime. Back pain is usually centered in the lower back, particularly due to degeneration and deterioration of the lumbar spine. The rates at which people complain of lower back pain have actually risen quite dramatically, despite the decline…
Read MoreFailed Back Surgery Syndrome: 5 Signs You’re Living With FBSS
Although generally referred to as failed back surgery syndrome or failed back syndrome, FBSS is best understood as any series of post-surgery complications, specifically in the case of spinal surgery. While post-surgery complications can occur after any surgery, failed back surgery syndrome has developed a reputation as a set of symptoms that, albeit rarely, occur…
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