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Case Report: Nonsurgical management of painless cervical motor radiculopathy
This case demonstrates that epidural steroid injections can be an effective alternative to surgery for selected patients with painless cervical motor radiculopathy and severe motor dysfunction.
Source: Frontiers
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain: A Clinical Review of Efficacy and Evidence
Radicular pain and spinal stenosis are types of chronic lumbar spinal pain that contribute to major disability across the globe. Lumbar epidural steroid injections (LESIs) have been a primary intervention in these cases to reduce inflammation, relieve compressed nerve roots, and alleviate symptoms to avoid surgical treatments.
Source: Cureus
12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery
Recovering from low back surgery can be challenging, but with the right exercises, you can regain strength and stability. Here are 12 exercises recommended by physical therapists to enhance your recovery following a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy.
Source: Verywell Health
What Does Spinal Cord Compression Feel Like?
Spinal cord compression-also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)- is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include pain or stiffness in the neck or back, balance issues, or a burning pain in the arms or legs.
Source: Verywell Health
How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?
Lower back spasms can be painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies, stretches, and lifestyle changes can help reduce or get rid of back spasms.
Source: Medical News Today
5 Facts about Scoliosis Every Parent Should Know
Scoliosis is a common spine condition often found in adolescents. Roughly 3 million new cases of the condition are diagnosed in the United States each year, with a majority of them identified as idiopathic scoliosis — a type of scoliosis that presents in children in their teenage years.
Excess mortality associated with chronic pain can be avoided through spinal cord stimulation
Treating chronic neuropathic pain with spinal cord stimulation may help prevent excess mortality associated with chronic pain, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital shows.
Seated salsa - the miracle movement to help ease back pain
Lower back pain is a chronic condition that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. A simple exercise could be a big help. And the best thing? You don't even have to get up to do it.
Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective
Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.
Causes of Anterolisthesis and How to Treat Slipped Vertebrae
Anterolisthesis occurs when a vertebra, one of the bones that make up your spine, slips forward over the one beneath it. It can be caused by strenuous activity, trauma, tumors, or disease, and treatment varies depending on how severe the slippage is.
