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. This condition commonly affects the […]
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 can limit your mobility considerably. […]
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 second opinion or if you […]
Your Guide To Spinal Stenosis and Back Pain San Antonio
What is Spinal Stenosis When the spaces between the spinal cord bones become narrow, the condition is termed as stenosis. This can put pressure on narrow bones and on the nerves of your arms and legs that run through the spine. Most of the time, stenosis happens in the lower back of the neck and […]
Spinal Stenosis: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Also known as spinal narrowing, spinal stenosis is characterized by contraction of the spaces in the spine. This leads to the nerves in the spinal column being under pressure which may need minimally invasive surgery San Antonio. In most cases, spinal stenosis usually affects the lower back and neck, and it can cause severe back […]
An Overview of Lumbar Synovial Cysts and Treatment Options
A lumbar synovial cyst is a sac filled with fluid that forms in the lower section of the spinal column. Most of these growths form due to the breakdown of a facet joint, which is part of a vertebral bone. Synovial cysts are not cancerous and are often stable for years. In rare instances, if […]
Klippel-Feil Syndrome Overview
Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare condition in which two or more neck (cervical) vertebrae develop in such a way that they join. This ailment is unusual and is genetic in nature, occurring in newborns at a rate of in 1/40,000 worldwide. The vertebral fusion that is present at birth causes three major structural abnormalities: a […]
Back Pain Surgery: Do I Really Need It?
Patients and their families are you usually left with more questions than answers when considering back pain surgery. Treatment choices for back pain will depend on the source, severity, persistence, and trajectory of the pain. If the back pain is not accompanied by leg pain, then back pain surgery should not be the first choice. […]
Radio Frequency Ablation for Back Pain (PART 1)
Spine Center of Texas will be discussing everything you need you know about Radio Frequency Ablation treatment in a two-part blog post: Radio frequency is a procedure which uses heat energy to target nerves that cause pain. A special generator are used to produce radio frequency or electromagnetic waves, which in turn produce heat. This […]
Epidural Steroid Injection FAQs (PART 2)
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)
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 […]
Sciatica Pain 101
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. […]
