Archive for January 2019

Pain and numbness in the hands and arms can rob you of your ability to enjoy life.  But did you know that the pain, numbness and weakness you’re experiencing may be generated by an anomaly in your cervical vertebrae? This is the upper section of your spine, in the neck.  When there’s a problem in…

Spinal cord stimulation deploys an implanted device to send electrical currents to block pain messages to your brain.  The devices used are implanted in the patient around the spinal canal. The idea of having a device implanted in the body can be stressful for some, even causing anxiety, so psychological screening for spinal cord stimulation…

Anyone who’s had lower back surgery knows that the procedure itself is just the beginning of the journey. Rehabilitative measures and pain management are two crucial components of recovery from back surgery.  This post will share tips for creating an effective pain management for after your lower back surgery.  Structuring your plan before the big…

Spine pain demands a response and when conservative options don’t cut it, surgery is usually recommended.  If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, you’ll want to read this. This post explains how microdiscectomy can relieve pain and what the procedure entails.  If you’re considering surgery to relieve back pain, this option is well worth discussing…