Hip pain is a common complaint, but the hip is not always the real problem. Many people are surprised to learn that pain felt in the hip can actually start in the spine. When this happens, treating the hip alone will not bring lasting relief. Understanding...
Sciatica is one of the most common causes of back and leg pain, and for many people, it does not happen just once. It returns again and again. If you feel sharp, shooting pain down your leg or a burning sensation in your lower back,...
Nerve pain can feel very different from muscle or joint pain. It may come and go, feel sharp or burning, or cause strange sensations that are hard to explain. Many people do not realize their pain is coming from irritated or damaged nerves until it...
If you’re living with chronic back or neck pain, your pain management specialist may recommend one of two common procedures: the Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) or Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), often called Rhizotomy. Both treatments can significantly reduce discomfort — but they work in very different ways. Think of ESI as a fast-acting,...
Back pain from a herniated disc can make simple tasks hard. Sitting, lifting, or even getting out of bed may cause sharp or burning pain. If basic care is not helping, an epidural steroid injection could be the next step. This treatment delivers medicine to...
Imagine your body as a garden that needs special fertilizer to help plants grow strong. In regenerative medicine, growth factors are like that fertilizer. They help damaged back tissues heal, reduce pain, and let you move more easily again. Here’s how growth factors work and...
Back pain can get in the way of everything you love: playing with your kids, walking the dog, or even sitting at your desk. When simple stretches or pain pills do not help, targeted spinal injections offer a safe, precise way to ease your pain...
Back pain can make simple tasks feel impossible. When rest, ice, and light exercise don’t help, spinal injections may be the next step. These treatments deliver medication directly to the source of your pain. By targeting the area around your spine, injections can reduce inflammation,...
Many people believe surgery is the only way to fix back pain, but surgery often means long recovery times and added risks. There is another path: regenerative medicine. This innovative treatment uses your body’s own healing power to repair damage and ease pain. With regenerative...
Back pain can make everyday tasks hard, whether it’s bending over, lifting a grocery bag, or even sitting at your desk. If basic treatments aren’t giving you enough relief, you may be wondering if steroid injections could help. These shots deliver medicine right to the...