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Study links back pain to a subtype of cells in spinal 'shock absorbers'
Posted on: 04-Feb-2024
Almost 40% of the adult population experiences low back pain due to degenerating disks in the spine, but medical science hasn't understood exactly why the disks become painful. In a new study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, Cedars-Sinai investigators point the way to an answer—and possibly a step toward targeted treatment.
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What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections
Posted on: 21-Dec-2023
People with conditions including sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis may benefit from transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Doctors may also use this injection to examine how a person’s body reacts to it to help diagnose any underlying condition that could be causing them pain.
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How Muscle Relaxers Work for Back and Neck Pain
Posted on: 21-Dec-2023
A weekend spent gardening. A raucous game of pickleball. Bending over to pick up a dropped pen. Suddenly your neck or back seizes up and it’s hard to catch your breath. Muscle spasms, where the muscle involuntarily contracts—and stays that way—for a few seconds, minutes, or longer, are painful and impossible to predict.
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When Surgeons See Spine Surgeries in 3D, Patients Benefit
Posted on: 21-Dec-2023
Intraoperative scanner projects to high-definition screens that allow for more precision and quicker patient recoveries.
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Study links back pain to a subtype of cells in spinal 'shock absorbers'