A Guide To Nerve Root Blocks
A Guide To Nerve Root Blocks The term ‘nerve root block’ is one that many patients regard with some considerable trepidation, simply because it sounds very complex and serious. In fact this procedure is very straightforward,…
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Self Managing Piriformis Syndrome
Self Managing Piriformis Syndrome Piriformis syndrome is named after the piriformis muscle that runs along the lower spine to the top part of the thigh bone. When the piriformis muscle puts pressure or presses on the…
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Epidural Steroid Injections For Sciatica: Preparation and Aftercare
Please accept marketing-cookies to watch this video. The procedure of administering epidural steroid injections for people who are experiencing sciatica is an extremely safe procedure, but there are also some steps that you can take…
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Less Common Causes of Whiplash
Less Common Causes of Whiplash Although most of us associate whiplash injury with a road traffic accident, there are other causes of whiplash, many of which are much less known. What Is Whiplash?…
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After A Lumbar Facet Joint Block Has Been Carried Out
After A Lumbar Facet Joint Block Has Been Carried Out A lumbar facet joint block is a procedure that is minimally invasive, with an injection containing a steroid and local anaesthetic being injected into…
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Lumbar Facet Joints: Radiofrequency Treatment/Denervation and After Care
Lumbar Facet Joints: Radiofrequency Treatment/Denervation and After Care Treating the lumbar facet joints with radiofrequency is sometimes referred to as ‘lumbar facet joints denervation’ since effectively the nerves that are causing the pain will…
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Botox Versus Medication For Refractory Back Pain: Which Elicits The Most Favourable Outcomes?
Botox Versus Medication For Refractory Back Pain: Which Elicits The Most Favourable Outcomes There has been much media coverage of the use of Botox to control pain and especially in the area of lower back…
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Diagnostic Tools for Lower Back Pain: An MRI Scan
Diagnostic Tools for Lower Back Pain: An MRI Scan Patients who are experiencing lower back pain often find that it can be a very frustrating experience, as there is no definitive, single problem that…
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The Importance Of Physiotherapy In Treating A Disc Prolapsed
The Importance Of Physiotherapy In Treating A Disc Prolapsed A ‘disc prolapsed’ or a ‘prolapsed disc’ is the medical phrase used to describe a slipped disc. Most people will know someone who has experienced having…
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An Overview of Cervical Facet Joint Injections
An Overview of Cervical Facet Joint Injections Although cervical facet joint injections tend to be tried after other treatments have been used and have not been successful, it is an extremely useful procedure that…
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