Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, ...

An article in Pain Physician describes a double-needle method to improve the accuracy of sacroiliac joint injections, which can be challenging to insert in the right place each time. Advance the tip ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Dexamethasone injections are sometimes used for back pain. They help reduce inflammation, which, in turn, helps you manage your pain. Dexamethasone is a generic prescription drug and part of the ...

Researchers compared cooled radiofrequency ablation with standard treatment for relieving sacroiliac joint pain. Cooled radiofrequency ablation is safe, effective, and superior to standard treatment ...

Therefore, the ideal candidates for a spinal injection are those with symptoms (sciatica) that are predominantly driven by ...

If your back is killing you at the end of the day, you might blame it on picking something up incorrectly or somehow injuring it. But up to 25% of lower back problems aren’t actually caused by muscle ...

Have you ever felt a radiating pain down your lower back or buttocks? While there are several potential causes of pain in this area, one that’s incredibly common is sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. We ...

From stubbing your toe to twisting your ankle to giving birth, and anything in between, everyone has felt pain at some point. But for nearly one in four Americans, they experience pain that is more ...

Steroid injections can help relieve back pain and reduce a person’s need for surgery. They are typically a safe and effective treatment but do not provide a full cure for the cause of back pain. Many ...