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Lumbar Percutaneous Mechanical Disc Decompression
Lumbar percutaneous mechanical disc decompression is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat selected cases of lower back and leg pain caused by a contained herniated disc. A herniated disc… Read article
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 shortened to SPG, is a small… Read article
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, muscles, ligaments, and the sacroiliac joints… Read article
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 it is stiff knees before a winter storm, sore hips… Read article
Shoulder-Hand Syndrome
Shoulder-Hand Syndrome, also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type I, is a debilitating condition that typically affects the shoulder and hand, extending sometimes… Read article
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 of people worldwide. From temporary ailments due to minor injuries… Read article
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 to fibromyalgia and migraines, chronic pain can severely impact a… Read article
The “Commuter’s Spine”: Managing Back Pain on the Path to NYC
For many Jersey City residents, commuting into New York City is a daily routine that can quietly take a toll on spinal health. Whether standing on a crowded PATH train… Read article
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 in the United States. Yet despite its prevalence, there is… Read article
Diagnosis and Management of Spine-Related Injuries in Athletes
Athletes push their bodies to the limits, and the spine — the central pillar of strength and motion — often bears the brunt of that effort. From acute on-field trauma… Read article
Diagnosis and Management of Facial Pain
Facial pain is a complex and often challenging condition that encompasses a wide range of potential causes, from neurological disorders to musculoskeletal issues and dental pathology. Due to the intricate… Read article