Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical radiculopathy is a condition where one or more nerve roots in the cervical spine (in the upper part of the spine) are compressed or irritated. This can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness that radiates from the neck to the shoulder, arm, or hand. Most Common Symptoms Symptoms vary depending on the affected nerve […]
Cervical facet joints
The facet joints in the neck are small joints that allow the head to rotate, tilt, and bend.Over time, wear and tear or minor trauma can damage these joints, causing pain. How to Recognize Cervical Facet Joint Pain? Unlike cervical hernias, there is usually no tingling or loss of strength in the arms. How is […]
Sciatica
What is it? Sciatica is pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the human body. It originates in the lower back and travels down through the buttocks, the back of the thigh, to the calf and foot. In most cases, it is caused by compression or irritation of the lumbar nerve […]
Spinal canal stenosis
Spinal canal stenosis is one of the most common causes of chronic lower back pain, especially in adults over the age of 60. What is spinal canal stenosis? Stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the space inside the spine where the spinal nerves pass through. When this space gets smaller, the […]
Discogenic Pain
Up to 40% of patients with chronic low back pain have disc-related pain. What is discogenic pain? Discogenic pain is a type of back pain caused by degeneration of the intervertebral discs (degenerative disc disease). The discs act as cushions between the vertebrae and, with age or microtrauma, can become dehydrated, lose height, or develop […]
Facet joint syndrome
A common cause: facet joint syndrome In approximately 15-41% of patients with chronic low back pain, the cause is a problem with the facet joints. What are joint facets? These are the small joints that connect one vertebra to another and allow the back to bend and rotate.Over time, these joints can wear down or […]
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
What is TENS? TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a simple and safe treatment that uses mild electrical impulses to reduce pain.Small adhesive electrodes are applied to the skin and connected to a portable device that sends low-voltage impulses. How Does it Work? TENS stimulates the skin nerves and interferes with pain signals traveling to […]
Infiltrazione epidurale translaminare cervicale
Why Am I Being Offered this Procedure? Your doctor suspects that pain in your neck, shoulders, or arms may be caused by inflammation or compression of the nerve roots in your cervical spine. These roots exit through small holes (foramina) that can narrow over time or due to degenerative changes. This can cause irritation or […]
Radiofrequency Denervation of Cervical Facet Joints
Why Am I Being Offered this Procedure? Your doctor suspects that neck, head, shoulder, or scapula pain may be caused by irritation of the cervical facet joints.These small joints connect the vertebrae of the neck and allow head and neck movements.When they are damaged or inflamed, they can cause chronic pain. If previous diagnostic tests […]
Blockage of the facet joints in the neck
Why do I have to do this procedure? Your doctor suspects that your neck pain may be coming from small joints in your spine called facet joints. These joints help your neck move and stay stable, but over time they can become irritated or worn, causing pain in your neck, shoulders, upper back, or even […]