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You can suffer from a pinched or compressed nerve in your spine when a disc herniates. A herniated disc can cause numbness, weakness, tingling, shooting pain, and bowel and bladder problems-symptoms that can negatively impact your quality of life. Inju...
A herniated disc (also known as bulged, slipped, or ruptured) occurs when a fragment of the disc nucleus pushes into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture in the annulus. Herniated discs are usually in an early stage of degeneration. There are som...
The treatment of spinal stenosis depends on what is causing your symptoms, the location of the problem, and the severity of the symptoms. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, posture improvement, and physical therapy can tre...
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of cervical spinal stenosis in older patients. Arthritis changes the spine joints, narrowing the canal. Along the edge of spine bones, bony growths called spurs may form. In addition to causing changes in the spo...
Correct posture and proper body mechanics are some of the most effective ways to prevent cervical spinal stenosis from progressing and to keep your back healthy. Every time you sit, stand, lift a heavy object, or sleep, you should practice proper postu...
Neck pain is commonly caused by cervical spinal stenosis. It occurs when the vertebrae of the neck and the joints between them change. As bone spurs form, cervical spinal stenosis occurs. As bone spurs grow, the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure o...
The consumption of dairy products and refined sugar contribute to nasal congestion and inflammation. There are some foods that contain or cause the body to release histamine. Furthermore, some foods also contain tyramine, which can also trigger sinus h...
A back injury can be a very distressing problem that adversely affects your quality of life. At Gramercy Pain Center, our treatments can help relieve your back and neck pain. Among our back pain treatments, we offer physical therapy, PRP injections, di...
The epidural steroid injection (ESI) is used for chronic back pain. During epidural injections, your provider injects a steroid or corticosteroid medication into the epidural space around your spine. Rather than blocking pain or feeling, the steroid co...
Back pain may manifest as localized pain or generalized pain in the back. Back pain can sometimes spread to the buttocks, legs, or abdomen. Pain intensity varies from person to person. The pain may be sharp or dull and achy, radiating down your back or...
