by Valet Health | Nov 12, 2020 | Back Pain, Pain Management
5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek pain management treatment. It is actually the most common form of chronic pain in the United States. When individuals are suffering with daily back pain, it is understandable that...
by Valet Health | Oct 9, 2020 | Back Pain, Chronic Pain
Discs are the cushions between the vertebrae in the spine. They are made up of cartilage – soft cartilage on the inside with an outer layer of tough cartilage. The 23 vertebral discs in the back have three main roles: to act as a shock absorber, to allow for...
by Valet Health | Sep 28, 2020 | Back Pain, Chronic Pain
If you suffer from sciatica, you know how painful it can be. It disrupts your daily life, affecting everything from sitting in the car to standing in the kitchen to make a meal. Sciatica is a term used for any pain or symptom that causes numbness or sensation like...
by Valet Health | Jun 12, 2020 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for continued pain a patient has after an unsuccessful back surgery. The patient is usually referred to a pain management specialist to treat existing pain. The goal of spinal surgery is to decompress a nerve root...
by Valet Health | May 19, 2020 | Back Pain
Do you experience pain when you stand up out of a chair? Do you feel a dull or sharp pain in your lower back? You may be experiencing Sacroiliac Joint (SI) pain. This condition is very common – in fact, 15-30% of people who suffer from this kind of pain have...
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