One of the most effective treatments for back pain is an injection of steroids directly into the area that is the cause of your pain. Whether you’ve injured yourself or have been struggling with a degenerative process, the goal of steroid injection is to deliver medications to the affected area so that they can reduce… Continue Reading
Have you ever found yourself in pain after the holidays? You’re not alone. There’s a lot of stress and exertion involved, whether you’re visiting family or hosting twenty people for dinner. If you’re one of those who have spent time looking forward to an event, only to have it leaving you exhausted and aching, we… Continue Reading
There are a number of conservative and aggressive treatments available to address chronic neck or back pain. Patients who make appointments with our neck and spine specialists are frequently treated using protocols ranging from over-the-counter medications and rest to minimally invasive spine surgery, and everything in between. Unfortunately, there are some patients for whom these… Continue Reading
If the holidays bring out the little kid in you, you’re not alone. No matter what you celebrate or how old you are, the spirit of the season is infectious. People are happier, friendlier, and generally energized by the thought of getting together with loved ones, colleagues and friends. Unfortunately, back pain can take away… Continue Reading
Our spines narrow around our spinal cord and related nerves every time we stand up from a seated position: it’s part of our normal biomechanics. But there’s a big difference between that narrowing and the one that happens as we get older. Referred to as spinal stenosis, it’s usually caused by osteoarthritis, and when that… Continue Reading
If you’re experiencing pain in your cervical spine and conservative treatments like over-the-counter drugs, ice and heat, or physical therapy are not providing relief, you may be a candidate for a cortisone injection. Cortisone has been used for decades to provide neck pain patients with relief. The injection delivers corticosteroids as well as an anesthetic… Continue Reading
As joyous as the holidays can be, they can also be extremely stressful. You have all of your normal errands to run and chores to do, with the additional responsibility of buying and wrapping gifts, running to the post office to send packages to faraway family and friends, decorating the house, and more. Baking holiday… Continue Reading
If you suffer from chronic back pain, then you know how much it can interfere with your quality of life and ability to carry out your normal daily activities. Now imagine what it would be like to have those same issues — and the same or greater level of pain — while having a job… Continue Reading
Though neck pain and lower back pain tend to get most of the attention, middle back pain is a significant source of discomfort that may require attention from a spine specialist. The middle back is the area that is between the base of the neck and the rib cage. It comprises 12 of the spine’s… Continue Reading
At our New Jersey spine specialty practice, we have long believed in providing our patients with a wide range of treatment options for their lower back pain. Our philosophy has always been to begin with a conservative approach, trying the different treatment protocols that we have found most effective for previous patients until we arrive… Continue Reading