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Common Lumbar Injuries

The lumbar (low back) region of the spine is an area of the body where people frequently experience injury and pain. According to statistics from the Global Burden of Disease in 2010, low back pain is the greatest cause of disability worldwide. Low back injuries are the second most common

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Back Pain Doctor San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin TX | Spine Center of Texas

Everything You Need to Know About Spinal Stenosis

What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis refers to the symptoms that arise from the narrowing of sections of the spine. In such cases, the spinal column gets narrower and begins to compress the spine. When these spaces within the spine get narrow, the nerves situated in the spine are affected.

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Back Pain Doctor San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin TX | Spine Center of Texas

Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?

If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pain

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Back Pain Doctor San Antonio New Braunfels Seguin TX | Spine Center of Texas

Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Also known as spinal narrowing, spinal stenosis is characterized by the contraction of the spaces in the spine. This leads to the nerves in the spinal column being under pressure. In most cases, spinal stenosis usually affects the lower back and neck, and it can cause severe back pain that

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Four Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Diabetes can create problems in the nerves of the body. According to an article on WebMD.com, nerve damage caused by diabetes is painful. The condition in which diabetes is already causing pain in the nerves is described as diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy that occurs as a result of a person’s blood

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Gain Knowledge About Cortisone Injections

Cortisone Injections, sometimes referred to as steroid shots, are used to help treat inflammation and pain in various parts of the of the body. Most commonly shots are injected into joints and consist of a corticosteroid and a local anesthetic. Despite many risks, Cortisone shots can be an excellent option

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When To Call Spine Center of Texas

If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pains

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Stellate Ganglion Block as an Effective Treatment for RSD

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a condition with symptoms such as having a painful extremity that can also swell, and is associated with sweating, discoloration, flushing, and shiny skin. The symptoms of RSD can occur in the acute, dystrophic, or atrophic stages. While symptoms of RSD can easily be detected

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Advantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Spine Center of Texas
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An Overview of Neuromodulation

Neuromodulation is a means of pain management in which a small device is inserted into the body to block transmission of pain impulses to the brain. This treatment has existed for over twenty years, with FDA approval. Neuromodulation is comprised of two separate types of therapy: neurostimulation, and spinal infusion.

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An Overview of Lumbar Sympathetic Block

A Lumbar Sympathetic Block is a non-invasive procedure in which a physician injects pain medication around or into the nerves of the back on each side of the spine. It is a safe procedure with an overall goal of blocking pain from the nerves extending to the legs on the

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Lumbar Sympathetic Block for Chronic Pain

Are you experiencing chronic pain in your butt, leg(s), or feet? Have you already tried conventional therapy, such as medication, physical therapy, or injection, but received no good results? If this is your case, a Lumbar Sympathetic Block may be the right treatment option for you. What is Lumbar Sympathetic

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