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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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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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Herniated Disc

Diseases Associated with Back Pain – Part 1

Even though back pain can occur without any underlying conditions, there are many diseases that do cause back pain. This month, our team is doing an extensive 4 part series on the diseases associated with back pain. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these conditions and would like a

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Spinal Vertebrae: Anatomy, Function, and Common Conditions

Spinal vertebrae are flat surfaced bones with a round shape that form the spinal column. There are a total of 34 vertebrae, and 24 of them are separate bones.  The ten vertebrae that make up the sacrum and coccyx at the lowest end of the spine are each fused. Vertebrae

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

The Spinal Cord: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries

The spinal cord is a long section of nerve tissue that begins at the brain’s base. It extends down through the spinal canal and ends between the first and second lumbar (low back) vertebrae. From there, it separates into several long, thin fibers called the cauda equina, which reach down

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

5 Conditions That Mimic Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is described as a condition that is accompanied by musculoskeletal pain on a large scale, coupled with memory lapses, amnesia, fatigue, to mention but a few. Patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia will experience severe back pain San Antonio. Fibromyalgia can be triggered by a single factor, for instance, considerable psychological

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

An Overview of Sacroiliac Injections

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

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What Is Epidural Steroid Injection? Spine Center of Texas
acute low back pain

What are Epidural Steroid Injections?

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

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Texas
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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

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How you can benefit from minimally invasive spine surgery texas
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How You Can Benefit from Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

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

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Lumbar Sympathetic Block for Chronic Pain Spine Center of Texas
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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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