Chronic spinal pain is a condition that affects countless individuals, significantly impacting their daily lives. This type of pain can originate from various sources, such as injury, aging, or underlying health conditions, and managing it effectively is crucial for maintaining a good quality of life. In this article, we will explore the different types of…
Chronic Spinal Pain
Can Steroid Injections Help Back Pain for Runners?
We commonly think of injuries to legs, hips, knees, and feet as “running injuries” and consider back pain, not a running injury, per se, but a nuisance that interferes with our running. However, back pain can often come quickly after bending or lifting the wrong way or running too far before warming up. For instance,…
What Causes Chronic Spinal Pain?
Spinal pain is often felt in the cervical (neck) or lumbar (lower back) region. Pain symptoms include stiffness, limited range of motion, weakness, and muscle spasms. Pain can turn chronic, especially without proper treatment. Pain can also radiate into the upper and lower extremities. For whatever reason, chronic spinal pain can keep you from your…
Can Steroid Injections Help with Chronic Spinal Pain?
Back pain is often caused by spinal problems. It can be a mere nuisance or debilitating, depending on the exact condition or injury, as well as its severity. If you are looking for an effective treatment solution for your chronic spinal pain, consider speaking with an orthopedic doctor about steroid injections. This treatment has helped…
Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition that causes a sideways curvature of the spine and mostly occurs during the growth spurt, a period before puberty when your child’s height rapidly increases. If you think your child may have scoliosis, you will greatly benefit from the expertise of Dr. Bradley Ahlgren of Ahlgren Spine Orthopaedic Surgery. He is…
Common Ski Injuries of the Back
For some people, skiing offers a sense of freedom and thrill that no other winter sport can match. Going down the slopes might be an excellent way to pass the holidays, but injuries are an unfortunate part of this recreational activity. Spinal injuries are some of the most frequent injuries sustained by skiers and snowboarders,…
When Are Steroid Injections a Good Choice in Pain Management?
If you have back pain that is interfering with your quality of life, an orthopedist is your best bet in alleviating the pain on a long-term basis. Whereas oral medications can provide temporary pain relief, injection treatment that is administered by a physician can subdue the pain for weeks or even months at a time….
What to Expect from Scoliosis Treatments
Scoliosis is a complex disorder in which the spine forms an unusual curve, often in a somewhat “S” shape or a “C” shape. It can occur in both children and adults, but it is usually discovered in childhood. Classic scoliosis characteristics and symptoms include the following: Curved spine Uneven shoulders, hips, and/or waist Back…
5 Reasons to Call Your Spine Surgeon if You Have Spinal Stenosis
Are you constantly ignoring your back pain? If you have pain in your back that is slowly but progressively getting worse and worse, it may be time to see an experienced orthopedist who can give you a quick but thorough evaluation. One of the issues that can cause unexplained but worsening back pain is spinal…
Treatments For Chronic Spinal Pain
Most of us experience episodes of back pain at some point in our lives, but often, these spells are temporary and go away without the need for treatment. If you suffer from chronic back pain – pain that persists over a long period of time – it could result from a serious spinal condition and…