Is it Time for Back Surgery?
At some point of their lives, everyone will experience at least one acute low back pain episode. The majority of these episodes can get better without the need for surgery, but some suffering from back pain still wonder if they need to consult an orthopedic spine surgeon to undergo back surgery. If you’re experiencing low […]
Symptoms and Causes of Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Post-herpetic neuralgia is brought about by the varicella virus after an episode of shingles. No studies have been able to define exactly how this happens. However, some theories have been surmised to help explain this phenomenon. One possibility is that the nerve cells are activated more when injured, thus the exaggerated stimuli response. Another probable […]
Choosing the Best Mattress for Your Back Pain
Are you suffering from back pain? It may be because of the bed you’re sleeping in every night. It’s worth the time and research to find the right mattress to help with your back pain. Sleep can be very hard to find if you’re experiencing pain, and losing sleep can affect your entire day. Spine […]
Back Straightening Tips
Have you tried standing for eight or nine hours straight? If you’ve stood for that long without experiencing back pain, congratulations! It means you have strong back muscles. If you experienced back pain and body fatigue, however, don’t despair. Our back muscles are part of the core muscle group that has a primary role in […]
Easy Ways to Eliminate Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is slowly becoming a major issue in the US. While lower back pain is common, there are actually a large number of people suffering from upper back pain. People with upper back pain often suffer in silence and have no idea how to eliminate the pain they’re dealing with on a daily […]
Neuromodulation FAQs
Spine Center of Texas will be answering some commonly asked questions about Neuromodulation. What types of conditions can nueromodulation treat? People who suffer chronic pain, spasticity, movement disorders, epilepsy, ischaemia, spinal injury, and other specific psychiatric disorders can benefit from the neuromodulation approach. Spinal cord stimulation is the most common neuromodulation treatment for those who’ve […]
Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation
14,000 patients around the world who undergo spinal cord stimulator implants annually. Spinal cord stimulation or SCS is a form of neuromodulation treatment that delivers mild electric stimulation to the nerves found along the spinal column. The electric stimulation modifies nerve activity in order to lessen the pain sensation reaching the brain. First used to […]
Neuromodulation for Back Pain
Neuromodulation is a therapeutic process which involvse stimulating and administering medication directly to the body’s nervous system in order to treat pain and other neurologic dysfunctions, such as movement disorder, spasticity, and epilepsy. Neuromodulation stimulates nerve cells by implanting drug-containing devices or neural stimulators in the central and peripheral nervous systems, autonomic nervous system, and […]
Back Pain Medication Management
A lot of people turn to medication as the first step in seeking back pain relief. There are a lot of medications available today that can be taken to successfully treat back pain. The type of medication you need depends on the type of pain you you are experiencing. Back Pain Medication Options The majority […]
Medication for Back and Neck Pain
It’s important to give attention to pain management as a vital component of any patient’s recovery. Both acute and chronic back pain may lead to depression, insomnia, and difficulty exercising or performing normal day to day activities. These situation are not only limiting, but can further worsen and prolong the painful back condition. When it […]
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 suffering from neck, arm, and […]
Low Back Pain? Try Medial Branch Block!
If your low back pain is coming from an inflamed or irritated lumbar facet joint, then Medial Branch Block may be just the right treatment for you. What is a lumbar facet joint? Our spine’s lumbar region (found in the lower back) has exactly 5 vertebrae. Lumbar facet joints connect these vertebrae to the side […]
