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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
Cervical Trigger Points A trigger point is the specific area in the muscle that produces pain, or ‘triggers’ it. They are also commonly referred to as ‘knots’ in the muscle and are usually...
Cervical Epidural The ‘epidural’ refers to a space around the spine through which nerve roots leave the spinal cord. Before nerves can travel from the spine into the arms, chest, and legs, they travel...
Cervical 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 segment. Cervical facet...