What is an Epidural Steroid Injection?
How Epidural Injections Treat Nerve Pain If you’re experiencing nerve pain that originates in your spine and radiates to an extremity (sometimes referred to as sciatica), there is a …
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What is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal Stenosis What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis occurs when the space around the spinal cord narrows. This puts pressure on the spinal cord and the spinal nerve roots, …
Is running bad for your knees? Will I get arthritis from running?
Click here for a link to the Healthy Runner Podcast where we discuss: Is running bad for your knees? I Is running bad for your knees? Will I get arthritis …
Achy back? You may be sitting too much
Sitting for hours on end can be a part of modern life, but sometimes it can lead to back problems. These 5 tips can keep you sitting pretty, minus …
Back Pain Treatment 101: Physical Therapy
Back Pain 101: Physical Therapy as an Effective Treatment Option Medication, injections and surgery aren’t the only ways to decrease back pain. In fact, more spine specialists than ever …
What Treatments Are Effective for Sciatica?
Sciatica is a common term for pain that originates in the lumbar spine and radiates into the buttocks, legs and feet. Sciatica sufferers often have difficulty climbing stairs, walk …
What is a Physiatrist and When Should I See One?
If you are suffering from an orthopedic or sports injury, your first search may be for an Orthopedic Surgeon. However, many patients are referred to a Physiatrist by their …