There is an unquestioned saying in medicine that our treatment success rate can be no better than our diagnostic success rate. This is especially true for symptoms that have a multitude of causes, ...

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Patients with low back pain who don't respond robustly to intra-articular steroid injections may still be candidates for treatment with radiofrequency ablation (RFA), ...

Steroid injections can help relieve back pain and reduce a person’s need for surgery. They are typically a safe and effective treatment but do not provide a full cure for the cause of back pain. Many ...

Lumbar epidural steroid injections can ease lower back or leg pain from nerve inflammation. Doctors may recommend them when bed rest and pain relievers do not help. Pain relief often starts within 2 ...

When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...

In my chiropractic practice, it is not unusual to meet a patient complaining of low back pain who has not responded to previous care. Very often, the focus of care for a lower back patient centers on ...

A facet joint injection is a procedure in which pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medications are injected into the facet joints to reduce pain. Your facet joints are a pair of small joints located ...