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Most Popular Back Pain Articles

Back Pain Research and Treatment Updates

Article includes links to back pain research and treatment updates. As new findings are released, this page will be updated to include the most recent information. The goal is to help you learn about your condition and become a more informed patient.

Spinal Bracing: A Treatment Option for Scoliosis

Spine specialists consider the scoliosis patient's age, number of growing years that remain, curve pattern and size, and likely rate of progression when developing a treatment plan.

Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Control of Chronic Back Pain

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS), also called neurostimulation, may allow patients to achieve significant or total relief from chronic back pain. The ultimate goal of this treatment is to help patients return to a productive lifestyle.

Fibromyalgia Causes

Researchers have not yet determined the exact cause of fibromyalgia, though recent evidence shows that many factors, from injury to abnormal cerebral blood flow, may impact the likelihood of developing the condition.

Cervical Spondylosis and Exercise

Article features a patient who was recently diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. The patient is young and hasn’t experienced any symptoms but wonders whether exercising may worsen the condition. Dr. Mitch Miglis answers the question.

Surgery for Sciatica

The 4 signs patients should be alert to when sciatica, piriformis syndrome, or low back and leg pain persists are presented. Fortunately, most patients respond well to non-surgical treatment and surgery is seldom considered.

Common Herniated Disc Questions

Common questions most people ask about herniated discs.
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