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  • Lower Right Back Pain Symptoms That Require Immediate Medical Attention

    Lower Right Back Pain Symptoms That Require Immediate Medical Attention

    There are several potential troubling symptoms that accompany lower right back pain and these symptoms, while rare, may indicate a serious medical condition and must be treated on an urgent basis. Specific red-flag symptoms related to lower right back pain include: 1. Retention of Urine or Complete Loss of Bowel and/or Bladder Control - If you experience any changes in your bowel and/or bladder control, it can indicate damage to your spinal cord or cauda equina (nerves that descend from the spinal cord).

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  • Pain Management: SI Joint Injection

    Pain Management: SI Joint Injection

    The sacroiliac (SI) joints are located at the base of the spine and connect it to the pelvis. Inflammation in the SI joint is a common source of lower back pain. It can also cause pain in the buttocks, groin, and legs. Unfortunately, these symptoms are very common and can be caused by other things. SI joint dysfunction does not respond well to generalized pain treatments, so it is crucial that your doctor confirms this as the source of your pain in order to start an appropriate treatment plan.

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  • 7 Tips to Protect Your Lower Back

    7 Tips to Protect Your Lower Back

    The marvelous strength and flexibility that's engineered into your lower back also make it susceptible to developing lots of problems. And because of the many nerves that run throughout your spine and into the rest of your body, a problem in the lower back can lead to leg pain, hip problems, and more. Protecting your lower back involves taking measures to avoid direct injury, prevent indirect trauma, and control the progression of a problem that may have already occurred. Here are 7 proven tips that can go a long way in protecting and stabilizing your lower back.

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  • Selected Nerve Root Injections (SNRI)

    Selected Nerve Root Injections (SNRI)

    Selected Nerve Root Injection Facts & Information - Selected Nerve Root Injections (SNRI) deliver medication directly into an inflamed nerve root that exits the spinal cord. Spinal nerve roots are positioned along the length of the spinal column. They are responsible for sending and receiving sensory (feeling) and motor (motion) signals throughout the body. Nerve roots extend off the spinal cord and branch out in a complicated infrastructure of nerves.

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  • Sciatica Symptoms That Require Immediate Medical Attention

    Sciatica Symptoms That Require Immediate Medical Attention

    While your sciatica pain can be severe and cause your leg to feel weak, the symptoms typically do not produce any long-term complications. Rarely, if the underlying cause of your sciatica becomes severe, it may produce troubling symptoms when your spinal nerve roots and/or spinal cord get compressed, sometimes triggering a medical emergency.

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  • The Best Sleeping Position for Your Back Pain

    The Best Sleeping Position for Your Back Pain

    When you sleep, you lose conscious control over your body, and you can end up twisting your spine or tucking your pelvis in. Existing back pain can get further aggravated, resulting in a restless night of sleep. Using supported sleeping postures can prevent the concentration of stresses on your spine, keep your back relaxed, and create a healing environment. As a general rule, avoid sleeping on your stomach it disturbs the normal alignment of your spine. Also avoid sleeping on the side that hurts more, especially if you have sciatica.

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  • Pain Management - Nerve Blocks

    Pain Management - Nerve Blocks

    Fast-acting pain treatments that target nerves in a specific part of the body - Nerve blocks are versatile treatments used by pain specialists to diagnose and treat a wide range of painful conditions. They reduce acute pain due to injury, nerve trauma, surgery, and headaches. They are also used to alleviate chronic pain, in conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, neuralgia, cancer, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Whether you are experiencing a new injury, a flare-up of an old injury, or an ongoing pain issue, nerve blocks can provide a faster and more comfortable recovery.

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  • Back Pain Conditions That Mainly Affect Women

    Back Pain Conditions That Mainly Affect Women

    There are a number of back pain and related conditions that women are more susceptible to developing. Moreover, for women, back pain is more likely to become chronic over time. Several conditions are more common (and can be exclusive) in women. Back pain-related problems are typically seen in the post-menopausal age (above 50 years). Read on to learn more about the common causes of back pain in women and the reasons why they occur.

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  • Lumbar Sympathetic Injections

    Lumbar Sympathetic Injections

    Significantly Reducing Lower Back, Leg, & Foot Pain. Lumbar sympathetic injections can determine if the sympathetic nerves in the lumbar (lower) spine are the cause of your pain issues. Lumbar Sympathetic Injection Facts & Information - If you are suffering from pain or weakness in your lower back, legs, or feet, you know how these symptoms can have a major impact on your quality of life. Lumbar sympathetic injections can determine if the sympathetic nerves in the lumbar, or lower, spine are the cause of your problems and treat the inflammation in order to relieve the pain.

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  • 10 Quick Facts About Sciatica

    10 Quick Facts About Sciatica

    Sciatica is common, affecting 10% to 40% of the population. Despite it being commonplace, many myths and misconceptions persist and, in turn, make it hard for people with sciatica to get better. Here are 10 definitive facts about sciatica to quickly get you up to speed:
    1. Sciatica Overlaps with Multiple Diagnoses
    2. Sciatica Refers to A Set of Symptoms
    3. Level of Spinal Nerve Involvement Matters...

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