Anyone can experience back pain from a dull ache to sudden sharp pain. And back pain can slowly grow worse or onset rapidly. In fact, spine problems can occur in many different areas of the spine, including the neck, upper back, and lower back. However, back pain commonly occurs in those who are inactive, overweight, [...]
Spinal osteoarthritis is a very common condition of aging and is especially prevalent in those over 60 years of age. As joint cartilage begins to break down, the spinal vertebrae may begin to rub against each other. As a result, abnormal bony growths may begin to develop. These bony growths are also known as osteophytes [...]
The word osteoporosis means porous bone. This bone disease is characterized by losing too much bone or making too little. Therefore, bones become brittle and weak, and can easily break. Almost 1.5 million men over the age of 65 have osteoporosis in the United States and over twice that many are at risk for [...]
Osteoporosis is a major cause of illness and death in the elderly due to age-related fractures. So, you are able to reduce the frequency and severity off fracture by slowing the age related bone loss. Why Birth Weight Plays a Role in Osteoporosis Several new studies have found interesting results. And, these results may be [...]
Nearly 10% of the population has diabetes. In fact, among seniors over 65 years of age, it rises to over 25%. If you are one of the many who have been diagnosed with diabetes, it’s critical to keep your spine and nervous system in the best possible health. So, why are diabetics at high risk [...]
Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic pain on a daily basis? Do over-the-counter pain relievers such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen fall short in providing relief? Have you turned to opioid-based painkillers just to get by? If so, there may be a safer, and relatively non-invasive option to help relieve some of your [...]
Radiofrequency ablation is a pain management procedure. When performed, an electrical current is produced by a wave to heat up an area of nerve tissue. Therefore, decreasing pain signals from that area. Allowing you to properly manage pain. Radiofrequency ablation has helped those with chronic lower back and neck pain. However, it is also used [...]
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain, with an estimated 50% of all working Americans admitting to having back symptoms each year. Back pain is the most common reason for missed work and the second most common reason for visits to the doctor’s office. It is estimated that in 2012, 50 billion American dollars were [...]
What is a Cortisone Shot? As a pain management physician, one of the most powerful tools in my arsenal against pain is a steroid injection. These injections are also known as a “cortisone injection” or "corticosteroid injection". Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication that reduces the inflammatory response of many painful conditions. Some of these [...]
