If you’ve had low back pain for more than 6 weeks and your pain is unbearable, your doctor might recommend a shot (injection) of corticosteroid, or steroid medicine, into your spinal canal. This is called an epidural injection. Steroid medicines reduce inflammation and swelling. This can relieve pressure on nerves and nerve roots. The medicine […]
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A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) that sit between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack to make your spine. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center (nucleus) encased in a tougher, rubbery exterior (annulus). Sometimes called a slipped disk or a ruptured disk, a herniated disk
Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the Medical health professions that, by using evidence-based kinesiology, exercise prescription, health education, mobilization, electrical and physical agents, treats acute or chronic pain, movement and physical impairments resulting from injury, trauma or illness typically of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and endocrinological origins. Physical therapy is used
How Do You Sit As You Work From Home? With the advent of COVID-19, many have found themselves working from home as the new normal. Considering most do not have access to the ergonomic office chairs, we find ourselves sitting on the couch, dining table or even in bed! All these are not good for
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Back pain can be an arduous condition that may occupy your every waking moment. If you are attempting to manage such a situation, then you may very well be having difficulty finding rest as well. Sleep is a vital part of overall wellness and health. If back pain is affecting how you sleep, then you
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