The sacroiliac (SI) joint, located in the lower back where the spine meets the pelvis, plays a critical role in providing stability and absorbing shock during movement. However, when this joint becomes irritated or inflamed, it can lead to a condition known as sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD), causing significant discomfort and impacting one's quality of life.
At Precision Pain Care and Rehabilitation, we understand how debilitating a spinal sprain or strain can be. These conditions, which can affect the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), or lumbar (lower back) regions, often lead to significant pain and limit one’s ability to perform daily activities. As an interventional pain management specialist, I, Dr. Jeffery Chacko, MD, am here to provide you with insights into the nature of these injuries, and how interventional pain management can effectively help you find relief and regain mobility.
Vertebral Compression Fractures (VCFs) are a common yet often under-recognized source of back pain and discomfort, especially in older adults. These fractures can severely impact quality of life, causing pain, reduced mobility, and decreased daily activities. At Precision Pain Care and Rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive care for patients with VCFs,
Understanding Back Pain in Pregnancy - Eighty percent of women will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancies. The severity can range from mild discomfort after standing for long periods to debilitating pain that disrupts daily life. Although back pain during pregnancy can sometimes indicate a more serious condition, such as the onset of labor, it is usually the result of natural bodily changes.
It might seem counterintuitive, but a damaged or diseased disc doesn't always cause pain or any symptoms at all. A significant portion of people over 40 have some form of disc problem visible on an MRI scan, yet many of them experience no symptoms. This situation is similar to other conditions like heart murmurs, which often have no symptoms.
The spinal disc serves as a robust and elastic pivot for each spinal joint, offering stability while enabling a wide range of motion in the lower back and neck. However, when a disc begins to lose its strength and flexibility, it can lead to various painful and potentially disabling symptoms. This article simplifies the complex topic of spinal disc problems, highlighting the most crucial aspects.
Even though rigid bracing has been the standard nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis for decades, there remains some debate over its effectiveness. Some medical professionals argue that rigid bracing is no more effective than observation or alternative therapies like soft braces or exercises. Below is an explanation of why current evidence supports rigid bracing as the most effective nonsurgical method for preventing scoliosis curve progression.
Several rigid back braces are available today for scoliosis treatment, each differing in how they apply pressure to the spine and ribs to prevent curve progression. Some braces require full-time wear (16 to 23 hours a day), while others are only worn at night for 8 to 10 hours during sleep.
The ideal time to address a progressing idiopathic scoliosis curve is typically before the adolescent growth spurt, a period when the curve is likely to worsen rapidly. Current medical guidelines often recommend using a rigid back brace during this critical phase to reduce the risk of severe spinal deformity.
Spinal conditions often come with difficult symptoms like chronic pain. Interventional pain management physicians use various medical approaches to address your spinal condition and related symptoms. This includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for many of our patients. PRP treatment is a type of regenerative medicine based on a sample of your blood. With centrifuge technology, your provider concentrates the parts of your blood that trigger healing and new growth, which can then be returned to a treatment area around your spine.
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