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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
How It Works Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) treatment is a cutting-edge therapy that has been proven effective in managing chronic pain conditions that we provide
Understanding Collapsed Discs A collapsed disc describes a condition in which one of the spinal discs loses its normal height. This can cause a nearby
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
Diagnosing Spondylosis Spondylosis is a medical term used to describe any disease of the spine that is degenerative. Due to the broad nature of spondylosis,
Physical Therapy for a Collapsed Disc Physical therapy often plays a key role in collapsed disc treatment, mainly because it offers both short- and long-term
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 Foraminal stenosis is a condition that occurs in the spine when the openings that allow nerve roots to exit the spinal cord, called
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
What is a Bone Spur A bone spur is a bony growth that develops in the spine as a result of a traumatic injury or
When patients are considering undergoing a surgical procedure, there are a number of concerns patients have when they decide to undergo minimally invasive spine surgery.
The goal of spinal arthritis treatment is to alleviate painful symptoms. That’s because there is no cure for this common age-related condition, which usually progresses
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, also known as facet disease or osteoarthritis of the spine, occurs when the facet joints that connect the vertebrae break down.
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
Bone Spurs In many cases, spinal bone spur treatment can be accomplished without surgery. Bone spurs, or osteophytes, are smooth bony deposits produced naturally by