Posts Tagged ‘Degenerative Disc Disease’
Tips for Preventing Degenerative Disc Disease
The human spine consists of a series of bony vertebrae with spongy discs between each bone, absorbing shock and allowing for the flexion, bending, and twisting of the spine during everyday life. These discs are tough and rubbery, but they can crack, swell, break open, and herniate. Degenerative disc disease describes the natural process by…
Read MoreEpidural Steroid Injections and the Pain They Treat
When suffering with back pain, performing normal daily tasks can become a huge challenge. Thankfully, there are treatment options including epidural steroid injections, also known as ESIs, to provide some relief. What are epidural steroid injections? Epidural steroid injections are minimally invasive procedures that are ideal for treating a variety of conditions that cause back…
Read MoreGear up for Pain Month with our Back Pain Infographic
We can’t even believe that September is just around the corner. For many people, September means the beginning of the school year, and the start of that cozy sweater weather we all love (unless you live in Los Angeles and the hottest month of the year is October). For Pain Management & Injury Relief (PMIR),…
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