When the body experiences trauma, the tissues can become inflamed. This inflammation occurs because the cells that comprise those tissues are trying to repair the injured site. However, inflammation can also cause discomfort, swelling, and stiffness, which can greatly inhibit a person’s mobility and quality of life. To alleviate these conditions, a pain management specialist may […]
Chronic back pain can interrupt day-to-day activities and cause immense discomfort. Thankfully, when searching for viable treatment options for your back pain, you don’t always need to turn to a surgeon for answers. Here are just a few alternatives to surgery that many people use as successful back and neck pain treatments: Physical Therapy […]
For patients suffering from back pain who have tried medication and physical therapy, there is another option. Spinal injections are non-surgical back treatments used to mitigate your pain. Often, spinal injections work better than oral medications, as spinal injections are delivered to the site of pain. Epidural Steroid Injections An epidural steroid injection is the […]
The epidural steroid injection is the placement of cortisone, a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, into the epidural space, which approximates the disc and spinal column. The epidural injection has been used for over 60 years as treatment for back pain. It involves using either steroids or anesthetic agents allowing good benefits with minimal risk factors. The […]
