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DO YOU HAVE PAIN IN YOUR LOWER LUMBAR? Jan 27th, 2023

Lumbar facet Joints are small joints that connect the vertebrae, bones of the spine.    Treatments for Lumbar facet joints: We may suggest 2 facet joint injections. If successful we will perform a more permanent solution called Radiofrequency Ablation. Which is (Burning of the Nerves)     

DO YOU SUFFER FROM SHOULDER PAIN? Jan 20th, 2023

What causes pain in the shoulder?  Injury to the shoulder  Inflammation of the bursa Torn ligaments or tendons  Arthritis  What can be done for the shoulder?  Injection of local anesthetic with a steriod can help to relieve pain

TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS Jan 13th, 2023

A Trigger Point injection is a procdure used to treat painful areas of muscle.  These injections are given in our office on a different day of your visit.    Some Trigger Points we do: Trapezius Muscle  Lumbar Parspinal Muscle

DO YOU SUFFER FROM KNEE PAIN? Jan 6th, 2023

We have 3 nerves that surround our knees called the Genicular Nerves. Here are some injections we can do for the knee:  Cortisone Injection Genicular Nerves  Monovisc  RFA (Radiofrequency) of the genicular Nerves.    

2 Simple at home exercises you could do to help strengthen your back. Dec 30th, 2022

Cat and Camel  Go to the ground and get on your hands and knees. Make sure your hands are aligned with your shoulders and your knees are under your hips and your back is in a neutral position. Sink your back down towards the floor and lift your head up...

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE PAIN IN THE SACROILIAC JOINT? Dec 23rd, 2022

Sacroiliac joint pain presents as pain in the low back, buttocks, groin and legs. Sacroiliac joint pain becomes aggravated by prolonged sitting, standing and walking.  Treatments for Sacroiliac Joint: Physical therapy  Steroid Injection into the joint  Anti-inflammatory medication  Radiofrequency of the joint

What Is Sciatica? Dec 16th, 2022

Treatment Options For Sciatica Pain  Physical Therapy  Anti-Inflammatory Epidural Steroid Injections  Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

DO YOU SUFFER FROM HEADACHES AT THE BASE OF THE SKULL? Dec 9th, 2022

Cervicogenic Headache may be caused by the following:  Muscles  Ligaments  Intervertbral Discs Also know as a (Herniated Disc) Cervical Facet Joints    Some Treatments we can do for it would be:  Trigger Point Injections  Occipital Nerve Blocks  Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections

2 SIMPLE AT HOME EXERCISES YOU CAN DO TO STRENGTHEN YOUR BACK Nov 18th, 2022

Heel Raises Stand with weight even on both feet. Slowly raise heals up and down. Repeat 10 times.  Straight Leg Raises  Lie on your back with one leg straight and one knee bent. Tighten abdominal muscles to stabilize low back. Slowly lift your leg straight up about 6 to 12...