There are hundreds of devices on the market intended to provide back pain relief, with variable rates of success for each and every one. Whilst this review looks at some of the most popular ones, it is by no means exhaustive and we welcome comments on both those listed here` and other devices designed for back and neck pain conditions such as spinal stenosis.
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Excess weight and back pain are connected in some cases as such weight can put a strain on the muscles in the back and neck. It also puts pressure on the body’s joints including the spine and vertebra. Excess weight can increase the sensation of pain as it puts pressure on the other structures in the body, such as the ribs, making breathlessness and fatigue extra factors in back pain.
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SNRB Injection
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For patients with severe and persistent pain in the spine from conditions such as spinal stenosis, regardless of whether they also have neck pain or back pain, an epidural steroid injection can provide welcome relief for spine pain. These injections are a combination of a local anesthetic and a corticosteroid which work to relieve pain straight away Continue reading “Epidural Injection for Spinal Stenosis” »