Failed back surgery syndrome is described as “patients who have new or persistent pain after spinal surgery for back or leg pain.” People elect to have back surgery in hopes of relieving the pain and discomfort that they already have. But there are some who do not have successful results after back or spine surgery…
Whether it’s a backache, football injury or something else entirely, no one likes living with pain. And sometimes, the only way to get relief is with the care and treatment that can only be provided by a physician – especially if that pain is debilitating and severe. But there are other times, like in between…
Whether it’s lifting heavy boxes on moving day, sitting in a desk chair at the office, suffering long commutes each afternoon, or playing a quick game of backyard football – there’s no end to the everyday activities that threaten the health and wellness of your spine. Your spine is critical to your ability to twist,…
Exercising is good for you for many different reasons. It boosts confidence, endorphins improve your mood, and it keeps the body fit and trim. However, millions of people injure themselves playing sports and through recreational exercising each year. Accidents, improper gear, not warming up, and poor training practices are the leading causes of sports related…
Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is an orthopedic, interventional spine and sports medicine practice that specializes in finding solutions to complex, chronic, and acute spine conditions and injuries using interventional spine treatments. Medial branch blocks are one method of helping individuals with chronic pain find relief from their symptoms, improved back and neck function, and…
The hip joint connects the leg to the pelvis. Any arthritis, injury, or mechanical stress to the hip joint can result in hip, buttock, leg, or low back pain. Hip joint injections are often found to be successful for those with symptoms of hip pain. Hip joint injections can relieve pain and discomfort, and they…
Shock absorbers on bicycles and automobiles make rides smoother for their passengers. The body was also designed with its own personal set of shock absorbers known as spinal discs. These discs act as shock absorbers for the spine and help to keep the spine flexible. When the discs are damaged it is called a herniated…
At Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians, we treat many patients who have excruciating neck and back pain from injuries and uncontrollable conditions. However, we also treat many patients whose back pain could have been avoided. Our goal at Ortho Sport & Spine Physicians is to help all of our patients stay active and enjoy their…
The feet take a lot of steps each and every day. Whether you are a medical professional who walks back and forth in the office seeing patients, a stay-at-home mom who chases toddlers all day long, or an athlete whose performance depends greatly upon the quality and quantity of steps during activity – the feet…
A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries for athletes and non-athletes. While a sprained ankle is a common sports injury, many adults and children suffer from this injury while walking on an uneven surface. The ankle bones and ankle joint are held together by ligaments. These ligaments protect the ankle joint from…
