The Basics When you first start to have pain — Such as throwing your back out — Most people put heat on the area because it feels good. However, you need to be icing these areas instead. Ice is an anti-inflammatory, so icing the area two or three times each day for 15-20 minutes will…
The Classic Epidural The classic approach, that was always used in the past, is injecting the medicine into the mid-line of the spine in the front. The problem with this is that the pain’s source is in the back of the spine, so it may take two or three injections before the medicine can reach…
Spinal Stenosis is one of the most common chronic conditions we see in the clinicIt is the combination of two types of spinal issues… Spinal discs keep the bones in place. As they degenerate with age, it brings the bones closer together. Then, the spinal discs may protrude backward which starts pinching the nerves. The…
What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative Medicine is, in short, placing healing cells onto cells that are degenerating so they can regenerate! Regenerative Medicine and techniques are also offered to patients at Family Spine & Pain Care Institute. It is cutting edge treatment for certain types of chronic pain. FAQs What is a Pluripotent Cell? We…
What is Sciatica Pain? It is pain coming from the spine and radiating outward. Typically, patients will feel this radiating pain in the leg, glutes, and possibly as far as the toes. Possible Causes The disc spaces Disc Herniation / Disc Bulge After age 30, our disc spaces start degenerating. If you fall or pull…
Arthritis in the Lower Back Arthritis, specifically in the lower back, typically originates within the spine. A lot of patients suffer from this chronic pain in the Venice, Florida area. Most patients describe it as a deep, gnawing pain that never goes away. It may even create stabbing pains throughout the day. It is usually…