Back Pain

If you have low back pain, exercise may be the most effective way to help strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. But start slowly. Consult with a physical therapy team to develop a program that will work for you, and to learn gentle exercises that... Full Answer

You should see a doctor if you have pain all the time, when exercise and rest don’t relieve it, or if you have searing pain down your legs. It is especially important to see a doctor or if you begin to feel weak. Watch Dr. Oz talk about back pain.... Full Answer

Motion tests can usually differentiate the pain between the back and hip. For example: 1. If you lay on your back and bring you knee to your chest without moving your back - and pain occurs in the front or back of your hip - that would indicate a hip... Full Answer

To help manage your low back pain, try the following stretching routine: Stretching To stretch your lower back, start by lying down, facing up. Exhale and bring one knee up to your chest, and bring your chin to your chest until you feel a slight... Full Answer

Habits you can follow to prevent back pain include: •Switch to pumps and never ever wear 3-inch (or higher) heels. •Do a daily bag edit: When you get home for the day, search through for the extra things you picked up and won't need the next... Full Answer

Radiofrequency ablation means applying heat energy to a painful nerve to reduce pain signals from the area, such as in lower back pain where it may be combined with injection therapy. This video gives more information about radiofrequency ablation for... Full Answer

Swimming or water therapy may be very good but beware of keeping your head up above water with head extended if you have cervical (neck) stenosis as this may be uncomfortable and exacerbate your symptoms. Stretching exercises that promotes flexion or... Full Answer

Yes. There are risks of nerve or spinal cord injury, epidural hematoma, infection, spinal stroke (rare), spinal instability, spinal fluid leak, improperly placed screws just to name a few. Any surgery involving general anesthesia also involves... Full Answer

Cervical spinal stenosis (narrowing of the neck's spinal canal) is caused by bulging spinal discs, which can be a product of aging, poor posture, or injury. CSS causes discomfort or pain by irritating spinal nerves. Some common symptoms of CSS include... Full Answer

After an initial epidural injection for lower back pain, additional injections can be given for additional relief. Watch the video to learn more information on these injections. Full Answer