Cycling and Back Pain
Cycling is an extremely popular low impact activity that can cause routine lower back pain and muscle strain. Putting your seat too-high seat leads poor posture which in turn puts…
Benefits of Disc Replacement
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) A diagnosis of degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, or disc damage all lead to one question: "Is Disc Replacement…
Sciatica Nerve Pain
The sciatica nerve, the thickest and longest nerve in the human body, originates in the lower back and extends down to the knee. When this nerve is compressed, it can…
Lower Back Sports Injuries
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Even the strongest athletes can experience lower back pain or lower back sports injuries. Repetitive impact, motion such as…
What is an Epidural Steroid Shot?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Do you know what an "Epidural Steroid Shot" is? This non-surgical procedure injects pain medication directly into the epidural…
Treating A Sports Injury
A sports injury can happen to anyone, from youth athletes fresh on the field to experienced professionals, in almost any sport. With up to 20% of sports injuries occurring in…
Common Causes of Spinal Stenosis
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. In…
Experiencing Sciatica Pain?
Sciatica isn’t a condition, it’s a symptom, and usually a sign of a larger problem. Sciatica pain – tingling, numbness, and/or weakness – originates in the lower back and spreads…
Common Causes of Spine Injuries
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SpineDocs (@spine_docs) A spine injury can throw off your entire life in an instant. The best protection from a potential spine…
What Is Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal Stenosis refers to when the spinal nerve roots are compressed, or choked, producing a variety of symptoms, some of which can strongly impact your day-to-day life: • Tingling, weakness…