Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Lower back pain affects more than 80% of people at some point. It is especially ...

Switching to remote working in 2020, Lauren Wagner thought all she needed was a new ergonomic desk chair to help her back pain.

Back pain affects millions of people worldwide, but not all discomfort stems from muscular issues or spinal problems. Sometimes, that ache in your back serves as your body’s warning system for ...

The facet joints connect the spine’s vertebrae, providing strength and supporting movement. They can wear down over time, which can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

This compression can lead to pain, numbness, and weakness in the legs and lower body. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options is essential for managing this condition effectively.

Minimally invasive cooled radiofrequency ablation provides significant and long-lasting pain relief for chronic low back pain (LBP) as a result of lumbar facet arthropathy refractory to ...

According to David D. Clarke, MD, president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, back pain treatments often fail because the “true source” of pain is the brain.

The results showed that 1,450 lumbar CRFA procedures were reviewed, with 206 excluded due to missing preoperative or postoperative pain scores and 8 excluded due to weekly lidocaine infusions before ...

After six weeks of physiotherapy, pain localised to the left lumbar 4,5 (L4,5) facet joint and left SI joint. CT guided cortisone injection into the left L4,5 facet joint produced some relief of ...