CARE & TREATMENT OF PATIENTS IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
Epidural injections involve injecting steroids into the epidural area of the spine. Sometimes, the injection also includes a local anesthetic or saline solution. These additions can help flush inflammatory mediators in the area. While most people are familiar with the concept of epidurals, you may not...
Epidurals are injections that typically involve steroids and aim to relieve pain in a problem area. In addition to removing pain, they also help improve mobility. The idea is that epidurals can provide these benefits without surgical interference, reducing the risk. A transforaminal epidural is...
Car accidents and back pain seem to go hand in hand. This is a common ailment after an accident, and you can’t help but wonder how long it will last. That depends on the cause of your back pain. Let’s look at some of the...
Approximately three million Americans suffer nonfatal injuries in car accidents each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Often, those injuries cause back pain. If you’re one of the many people suffering from back pain after an accident, you need to know...
What are ‘Back Spasms’? A back spasm “is the involuntary contraction or tensing of the muscles in the lower back”. Back spasms can be a result of injuries to muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the back or they can be related to more serious medical...
As we know, the spine is divided into three parts, the cervical spine-upper back, the thoracic spine-middle back, and the lumbar spine-lower back. Each part exhibits its own type of pain. Today we will be focusing on the middle back, also known as the thoracic...
The spine is a very important part of your body-without it, you wouldn’t be able to run, walk, or do simple daily tasks. As Spine Specialists, we want you to learn more about how to take care of yourself, what to avoid, and what to...
Do you suffer from sciatic nerve pain? The sciatic nerve is the largest single nerve in the human body; it runs from each side of the lower spine through the buttock into the back of the thigh and all the way down to the foot....
Chiropractor not helping? Any accident, injury or permanent incorrect posture at any age can misalign the spine and cause the head and neck to shift away from the vertical axis. This causes stress on the nervous system, contraction of muscles, postural distortion of the body,...