Spinal stenosis is a pain condition that affects an estimated 500,000 people in the U.S. While some cases are mild and have little impact on daily life, other people experience debilitating pain and limited mobility. If you or someone you love is suffering, these are some of the best treatments for spinal stenosis.
Spinal stenosis is a chronic pain condition that can have a big impact on your life. Pain from this condition can make taking even a single step challenging. If you have tried other treatments options and they’ve been unsuccessful, the Vertiflex procedure for spinal stenosis (also referred to as the Superion® implant) is a ground-breaking new way to ease pain, increase mobility, and help you get your life back. Here’s what you should know.
Recently, a study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine that focused on the efficacy of steroids in epidural spinal injections for spinal stenosis pain. We posted our response to the article earlier here. The New England Journal of Medicine study suggested that the inclusion of a steroid in an epidural spinal injection does … Read more
Back it Up By Ted Swing, Ph.D. The most common form of chronic pain, affecting of millions of Americans, is low back pain. Low back pain can have a number of causes. One of the most common is a condition called spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the spaces in the spine. … Read more