Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?

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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 symptoms and an equal or […]

When To Call Spine Center of Texas

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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 and equal and numerous treatment […]

An Overview of Sacroiliac Injections

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A Sacroiliac (SI) Injection, sometimes referred to as a sacroiliac block, is a non-invasive technique applied by a physician to remedy low back pain or sciatica. The purpose of the procedure is to confirm suspected SI joint dysfunction caused by inflammation and give relief from the pain caused by it.SI injections take place on an […]

What are Epidural Steroid Injections?

What Is Epidural Steroid Injection? Spine Center of Texas

Are you suffering from back pain? Here are some facts about epidural steroid injections that you can use to help you determine if this is the right treatment option for you: What are epidural steroid injections? Epidural steroid injections are a safe and effective treatment you can try if you’re suffering from neck, arm, and […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Advantages and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Texas

While minimally invasive spine surgery has many advantages, anyone considering surgery on their spine should know that there are still potential risks. An internet search of “minimally invasive spine surgery” will produce links to many websites stocked with shining testimonials of how much better the patients felt after the advertised procedure, but there is often […]

How You Can Benefit from Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

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The term “minimally invasive”, when describing a surgical procedure, refers to a technique using small incisions to gain access to the particular area of the body needing treatment. By avoiding a larger incision, there can be less force from the retractors on the surrounding tissues, less tissue dissection, and better preservation of the surrounding blood […]

Lumbar Sympathetic Block for Chronic Pain

Lumbar Sympathetic Block for Chronic Pain Spine Center of Texas

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 Block? Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block […]

Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 2)

Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 2) Spine Center of Texas

Spine Center of Texas will be continuing to answer the most common questions we receive about epidural steroid injection: What will happen after the procedure? You may notice that the pain is significantly reduced within the next 3-5 days. If you’re diabetic, make sure to check your blood sugar levels for the first few days […]

Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 1)

Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs Spine Center of Texas

Spine Center of Texas will be answering the most common questions we hear about epidural steroid injection. What exactly is an epidural steroid injection? Epidural steroid injection or ESI is a minimally-invasive treatment which involves injecting a steroid medication into the spine’s epidural space. The epidural space is the part of the spine where inflamed […]

How to Get the Most Out of Your Sciatica Consultation

How to Get Better Sciatica Consultation Spine Center of Texas

An appointment with your doctor may seem like a race against time. Spine Center of Texas has six steps to help you get the most out of your time and help find the most fitting pain relief treatment: Look for a specialist with extended appointments – Remember that you are not bound to sticking to […]

One Habit That Can Make Your Sciatica Worse

One Habit That Can Make Your Sciatica Worse Spine Center of Texas

Are you the type of person who puts your wallet in your back pocket? You may think that it’s not a big deal, right? As it turns out, placing your wallet there and sitting on it all day is not only uncomfortable, but can also make your sciatica symptoms worse. How can this habit make […]

Sciatica Pain 101

Say Goodbye to Sciatica Pain Spine Center of Texas

Sciatica is named after the longest nerve in the body: the sciatic nerve. It starts off in the lower back, or lumbar region, of the spine, and it runs all the way down to your knee. The problem with sciatica starts when the jelly-like discs between the smooth bones of the spine start to rupture. […]