Back Pain
What to Do When Epidural Injections Don’t Work
Suppose you’ve ever heard of epidural injections before. In that case, it might have been in the context of childbirth – epidurals, or epidural injections, are a form of temporary painkiller or anesthetic applied via injection in the epidural layer of the spine. The injection itself is colloquially known as an epidural, but the name refers…
Read MoreFBSS Treatment Options for Post-Op Pain
Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, and many experiences debilitating chronic back pain throughout the year. Pinpointing the origin of that pain can be difficult, especially after surgical intervention. When a patient’s pain symptoms haven’t improved after a surgical intervention, doctors may diagnose them with “failed back surgery syndrome,” or…
Read MoreTailbone Pain Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What’s the difference between lower back pain, tailbone pain, and pain in your buttocks? Anatomically speaking, all three are connected – yet they are wholly separate, and pain in any of the three areas can mean very different things. The tailbone is a real bone, and as the name implies, it is, in fact, an…
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