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If you are searching for long-term pain relief then a doctor may have suggested a medial branch nerve block as a treatment plan for your joint pain. One of the most commonly asked questions is does a medial branch nerve block hurt? What are Medial Branch Nerves? The medial branch nerves are the nerves that …
The medial branch nerves are nerves that send out pain signals from the facet joints to the brain. A facet joint connects two or more bones. In the spine, the joints connecting each vertebra are facet joints; oftentimes, these joints are the source of back pain. One of the most common type of treatment is …
The medial branch nerves are the nerves that send out pain signals from the facet joints to the brain. A facet joint connects two or more bones. In the spine, the joints connecting each vertebra are facet joints; oftentimes, these joints are the source of back pain. What is Medial Branch Nerve Block? A medial …
What is a Whiplash Injury? Whiplash results from sudden and forced movement to your neck and spine. It is an injury that can damage the musculoskeletal system and is also known as a neck strain, a tear of the muscle or tendon in the neck—often confused with a neck sprain, which is a tear in …
If you suffer from chronic back pain or even arm or leg pain, you may benefit from spinal cord stimulation (SCS) therapy. This treatment reduces your pain by preventing pain signals from the spine from reaching the brain. This is achieved using an SCS device that operates similarly to a pacemaker. The device sends nerve …
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Your spine, when functioning properly, holds you upright, supports your body, and gives you the flexibility to move through your daily activities. However, when you experience discomfort or pain in your spine, it can be debilitating to the point of being unable to get out of bed. Most patients with lumbar degenerative disc disease experience …
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Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spacing within the spine becomes narrow and creates pressure. Our spines change over time and the narrowing of the spinal canal is often attributed to natural degeneration. Roughly 90% of people will experience some form of lower back pain at some time in their lives. In the United …
Healing from an injury can be a drawn-out, difficult, and painful process. There are new, cutting edge methods to help facilitate the process. Platelet rich plasma (prp) therapy is a newer treatment that can accelerate your recovery. We will explore some of the expected results and benefits from the therapy, as well as the typical …
If you have undergone surgery or if you want to try another treatment for your back or neck pain, you can consider getting a spinal cord stimulator implant. The recent statistics shows that around 14,000 patients around the world undergo such implant each year. How does spinal cord stimulation work? It works by sending low …
Percutaneous disc nucleoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat and reduce pain caused by herniated discs or disc protrusion. This procedure also helps restore and promote mobility. Being minimally invasive, nucleoplasty involves smaller incision, faster recovery and lower risks of complication compared to traditional surgery. This procedure is conducted by a trained radiologist …