Here is the last installment of our epidural steroid injections FAQ series, brought to you by Spine Center of Texas. We’ll be listing potential complications you may encounter to help you make a more informed decision: Bleeding – Bleeding is typical of any needle procedure. Bleeding complications are extremely rare.
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
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
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
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.
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
Our sciatic nerve begins in the lower back, running down both our legs and ends in our feet. Pain is felt if there is any sort of pressure on the sciatic nerve. Such pain is referred to as sciatica. Pain is also felt when a spinal disc starts to deteriorate
Low back pain is a common condition that will occur to most people throughout their lifetime. In fact, studies show that the average individual is at an 80% risk of experiencing back pain between the ages of 45 to 65 – sometimes even as young as 30. Also known as
A back pain specialist can help you effectively deal with your back problem. Finding specialists who can help you pinpoint the cause of your discomfort and prepare a treatment plan is crucial. However, there are many physicians out there. Choosing the right one can be an overwhelming task. If you
One of the best things you can do when you’re experiencing back pain is to exercise. Exercise can help strengthen your spine and keep it limber. However, doing an exercise wrong can actually add to the damage. Spine Center of Texas lists down simple yet unconventional spine exercises that can
Did you know that 67% of people who had lower back pain spine surgery reported that their spine surgeon involved them in the decision-making process. Not long ago, patients did not have the same access to information that they have now. But due to the fact that more information is
There will always be anxiety leading up to back surgery. One way to ease your anxiety is to ask questions. Some patients don’t have problems asking questions, but some aren’t. Spine Center of Texas urges you to talk to your surgeon no matter how simple you think your questions are.
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