What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
“Disc degeneration is a natural occurrence. It may not generate any symptoms, or the pain may be so intense, that you cannot continue with your daily activities. It starts with damage to the spine,...
Back Pain During Pregnancy
“Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint & it’s no wonder! – You’re gaining weight, your centre of gravity changes, & your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis”...
Sitting at Your Desk All Day – Long Term Effects
“According to Cornell University Department of Ergonomics, up to 90% more pressure is put on your back when you sit versus when you stand”[1] There are a number of reasons why this happens. One...
Common back pain causes and treatments
Here we outline some of the various types of back pain, their possible causes and treatment options available. Condition – Muscle strain/Ligament strains Cause – Moving too quickly or in awkward positions, forceful...
Avoiding lower back pain
There are many causes of lower back pain. Acute lower back pain is often caused by sudden and unnatural movements. However more ongoing chronic back pain can often be easily avoided by adapting your...
Botox (Botulinum Toxin A) for the Treatment of Back and Neck Pain
Thoracic and Lumbar Trigger Points A trigger point is the specific spot in the muscle that starts off the pain, or ‘triggers’ it. They are also referred to as ‘knots’ in the muscle, which...
Medial Branch Radiofrequency Denervation (RF) for the Treatment of Back Pain
Medial Branch Nerves Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment adjacent vertebrae...
Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation (RF) for the Treatment of Back and Neck Pain
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet Joints Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal...
Facet Joint Blocks for the Treatment of Back and Neck Pain
The Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet Joints Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each...
MRI Imaging for Back Pain
MRI Scan Procedure A thoracic (upper back) or lumbar (lower back) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is used to create a detailed image of the back area. It is predominately used to identify soft...
