Intense lower and upper back pain ails many Americans. In fact, experts estimate up to 80% of working Americans will suffer from back pain at some point. Let’s look at the most common causes for back pain and standard treatment options. Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Lower Back Pain The jarring […]
Read MoreNeuromodulation uses direct stimulation of the nervous system to treat disorders like pain, bladder conditions and mental health conditions. In some cases, neuromodulation can also involve delivering drugs with a surgically implanted pump. Doctors who treat pain, such as orthopedic specialists, can address chronic pain conditions with this treatment. Learn […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on October 10th, 2019. Sharp, shooting pains can make you wonder what squirreled itself away in your back. A dull ache can spread like water into every fiber of your back. Once you’re experiencing this pain, it can be difficult […]
Read MoreThis content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on August 5th, 2019. Along with routine exercise, spinal stenosis is also treated with over-the-counter and prescription medications — most commonly nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Aspirin, Aleve and Ibuprofen — to help alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. Your physician may […]
Read MoreMillions of individuals in the U.S. suffer from persistent back or spinal pain. It’s one of the top reasons for disability in those below the age of 45, and there are many causes. Back or spinal pain often occurs due to something being wrong with how your muscles, nerves, spinal joints […]
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