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When Surgery Fails When a patient undergoes back surgery with the expectation of relief from chronic pain or other issues, the outcome can be devastating
What is Neuropathy Neuropathy is a complex medical condition that affects the peripheral nervous system, causing pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. It is characterized
What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for an extended period, typically lasting for more than three to six months.
Ganglion Cyst Ganglion cysts are usually harmless and often do not cause any symptoms. However, they can sometimes cause pain, discomfort, or limited range of
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a challenging condition characterized by severe chronic pain that typically affects a specific limb.
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a multifaceted and debilitating neurological condition characterized by chronic pain, usually affecting a limb.
Central Disc Extrusion The vertebrae in our spines are situated so that the vertebral body faces the front of the body, the spinal cord runs
What Causes Back Pain? Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions experienced by individuals over the age of 30. Although there are
Living with Neuropathy Pain Neuropathy, also referred to as nerve damage, is a common condition that may develop for a variety of reasons. Most commonly,
What is Arthritis of the Spine? Arthritis of the spine, also called spinal osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition that causes inflammation of the spinal facet
Knee pain affects many people and there are several different causes and conditions that induce these symptoms. Living with knee pain can be debilitating and
Foraminal Stenosis Learning that you have foraminal stenosis (sometimes called foraminal narrowing) can be overwhelming. Especially if you don’t understand your condition, what it means,
Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis is a spinal condition in which the openings between the vertebrae narrow. These spaces are where nerve roots extend out from
Foraminal Stenosis Foraminal stenosis is a condition that occurs in the spine when the openings that allow nerve roots to exit the spinal cord, called
Sports Injuries Causing Spine Conditions Participation in sports is a leading cause of spinal canal stenosis among athletes and younger individuals. Those who participate in
Thoracic foraminal narrowing is a condition where the nerve canals that allow spinal nerves to exit into the spinal canal narrow on each side of
Foraminal narrowing is a spinal condition in which the passageway of a nerve root becomes smaller. When this narrowing irritates the nerve, it can cause
When part of a foraminal narrowing treatment plan, physical therapy has the potential to help patients overcome their symptoms. This can allow them to return
Typically, a normal foramen functions as the opening between two vertebral bodies of the spine where the nerves travel through. The nerves use this canal
Neuropathy is an umbrella term for the different forms of nerve damage that affect the body’s functions. The nervous system is a communications network that
It is well understood that spine surgery is a treatment option most patients tend to avoid. This is due to the decision behind surgery being
Facet Syndrome Facet syndrome treatment can take many forms. However, all forms of treatment share a common goal: to relieve pain and improve mobility. As
There are a number of conditions associated with back pain. These can range from spinal degeneration to arthritis to injury. Whatever the case may be,
Persistent back pain can be debilitating and it can keep you from the people and activities you love. Back pain can stem from some conditions