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Urban Spine and Joint
June 30, 2026

Understanding the Relationship Between BMI and Spine Pain Outcomes

A recent IPSIS Research Spotlight examines the relationship between body mass index, or BMI, and patient-reported outcomes among individuals living ...
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Lumbar Percutaneous Mechanical Disc Decompression
June 25, 2026

Lumbar Percutaneous Mechanical Disc Decompression

Disclaimer: This article is intended solely for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice. Lumbar percutaneous mechanical ...
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Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
June 18, 2026

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block

The sphenopalatine ganglion block is a treatment option used in pain management for certain types of head and facial pain. The sphenopalatine ganglion, often ...
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Diagnostic Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain
June 11, 2026

Different Types of Diagnostic Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain

Chronic spinal pain is often difficult to diagnose because symptoms can arise from several structures located close together, including discs, facet joints, nerve roots, ...
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Seasonal Pain:
June 4, 2026

Seasonal Pain: Why Your Joints Ache When the Weather Changes

Many people notice a familiar pattern throughout the year: when the weather changes, their joint pain changes as well. Whether ...
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shoulder-hand syndrome
May 27, 2026

Shoulder-Hand Syndrome

Shoulder-Hand Syndrome, also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type I, is a debilitating ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
May 20, 2026

Episode 2 – Could Your Wrist Pain Be More Than ...

Most people blame wrist pain on long hours at a keyboard, poor posture, or repetitive strain. But what if persistent ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
May 20, 2026

Episode 1 – Lumbar Spinal Fusion Explained: How the Procedure ...

Lumbar spinal fusion is often described as a last-resort procedure for chronic lower back pain, but few patients fully understand ...
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NSAIDs for back pain
May 12, 2026

The Mechanism Behind NSAIDS for Back Pain

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly prescribed medications for managing back pain, a condition that affects millions ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
April 28, 2026

How Your Gut Health Could Be Worsening Your Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people around the world. From persistent backaches and joint discomfort ...
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back pain
April 21, 2026

The “Commuter’s Spine”: Managing Back Pain on the Path to ...

For many Jersey City residents, commuting into New York City is a daily routine that can quietly take a toll ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
November 24, 2025

A New National Guideline on Acute Low Back Pain

Acute low back pain (ALBP) remains one of the most common causes of disability, lost workdays, and emergency room visits ...
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