8 Nonsurgical Treatments for Chronic or Complex Arm Pain Arm pain that lasts for months or resists simple treatments can stem from a variety of issues — from pinched nerves in your neck to complex regional pain syndrome. Regardless of the cause, nonsurgical treatments...

When to Consider an Epidural Injection for Back or Neck Pain If you’re experiencing persistent back or neck pain, especially if it radiates down your arms or legs, you may benefit from an epidural injection. These injections are often used to reduce inflammation and...

CRPS: When Limb Pain Remains After an Injury You expect pain after an injury, but what happens when the pain doesn’t go away — and even worsens over time? If you’re dealing with persistent, severe pain in a limb after trauma, you may have complex regional pain...

Do You Have These Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis As you get older, it’s common to experience more aches and pains. But if you’re noticing chronic lower back pain, weakness, or tingling in your legs, these could be signs of a more serious condition: lumbar spinal...

What to Expect From Facet Joint Injections When you experience ongoing back or neck pain, it may be related to inflammation in the small joints that connect the vertebrae in your spine — the facet joints. These joints provide stability and flexibility, but they can...

DRG Stimulation Is Today’s Innovative Treatment for Neuropathic Pain Neuropathic pain is a complex and often chronic condition caused by nerve damage or malfunction. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning sign for injury, neuropathic pain often persists long...

Lesser-Known Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy Peripheral neuropathy is commonly linked to diabetes, but there are many other lesser-known causes that may lead to nerve damage in your limbs. If you’re experiencing symptoms like tingling, burning, numbness, or weakness...

Are You Suffering From Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that can develop after an injury or surgery, often affecting an arm or a leg. The pain can be intense and disproportionate to the initial injury,...

Is Back Pain Normal as You Age? Back pain is one of the most common complaints as we get older. But is it an inevitable part of aging? While age-related changes in your spine are normal, chronic or severe back pain is not something you have to simply accept. At Spinal...

Which Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease Is Right for You? Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a common condition that affects many people as they age. The discs in your spine serve as shock absorbers between your vertebrae, and when they break down, it can lead...

Can Sciatica Cause Leg Pain? Sciatica is a common condition that can cause a surprising array of symptoms — and not all of them originate in the back. If you’ve been struggling with unexplained leg pain, your sciatic nerve could be the culprit. At Spinal Diagnostics,...

How Spinal Cord Stimulators Provide Ongoing, Drug-Free Relief From Chronic Back Pain Living with chronic back pain can be physically and emotionally draining, especially if medications and therapies haven’t provided lasting relief. For many patients, spinal cord...

Radiofrequency Neuroablation: What to Expect Chronic back or neck pain can be frustrating to live with, especially if you’ve tried several treatment methods without success. Radiofrequency neuroablation (also known as radiofrequency ablation or RFA) is a nonsurgical...

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Risk of Migraines Migraines are more than just headaches. They’re complex neurological events that can be debilitating and difficult to manage. While there are medications to help reduce symptoms, many people are looking for natural...

New Interspinous Spacers Provide Drug-Free Pain Relief From Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis is a condition in which spaces within the spine narrow, putting pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. This condition can cause pain, numbness, and weakness —...

The Complications of Degenerative Disc Disease Back and neck pain are incredibly common and affect millions of Americans. One of the leading causes of chronic spinal pain is degenerative disc disease, a condition that can gradually wear down the cushioning between the...

Healthy Habits That Can Help Relieve Neck Pain Neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints, and it can affect your sleep, concentration, and quality of life. Fortunately, a few simple habits can make a big difference in how your neck feels day to...

The Many Benefits of Accessing Your Doctor via Telehealth Telehealth visits have rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years — and for good reason. This flexible, virtual approach to care is ideal for many types of appointments, especially if you live far from...