Steroid-induced Secondary OsteoporosisSecondary osteoporosis can be caused by steroid medications called corticosteroids; powerful anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat back pain and other disorders, such as lupus.
Massage Therapy Helps Ease Neck and Back PainMassage is a treatment option for back pain and neck pain. Learn the basics of massage therapy and find out how it can help reduce your back or neck pain.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery: What It Is and What It Isn’tEndoscopic spine surgery (ESS) uses a small incision and specialized instruments to surgically treat spinal disorders ESS should not be confused with traditional procedures, such as minimally invasive, micro invasive and/or laser spine surgeries.
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Selective (Transforaminal) Epidural Spinal InjectionA lumbar epidural steroid injection, transforaminal spinal injection, and selective epidural injection are types of diagnostic spinal injections that may help your doctor pinpoint the cause of your symptoms and provide relief from back pain.
Alternative Treatments CenterThe SpineUniverse Alternative Treatment Center can help you find trustworthy information about complementary and integrative alternative practices.
How Often Is Chiropractic Needed for Low Back Pain?How many chiropractic treatments are necessary to treat low back pain? Do chiropractors recommend other types of treatment besides spinal adjustments and manipulation?
Alcohol: Pain Killer or Pain Causer?Research studies have found that moderate use of alcohol does relieve pain, such as back or neck pain for many people.
Spinal Fusion Instrumentation Removal: Pros and ConsIf an issue with your spinal instrumentation develops, your doctor may recommend removing it or leaving it in place. Why would your doctor suggest one or the other?