Piriformis Syndrome: Misdiagnosis and A Positive Outcome
Piriformis syndrome is a painful condition that tends to start in the bottom (to be precise, the buttocks) but sometimes it can start in the pelvis as well, especially if there has been some kind…
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Cervical Facet Joint Injections: What Are They?
Sometimes simple procedures can have very complex names or the name of the procedure gives little indication of what the procedure actually entails. Cervical facet joint injections are actually quite straightforward and as the name…
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Whiplash: What To Do And What Not To Do If You Think That You have Whiplash
Whiplash: What To Do And What Not To Do If You Think That You have WhiplashAlthough most people are familiar with the term ‘whiplash’ either because we have experienced it or we know someone who…
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Lower Back Pain and Computer Use: Beware ‘Miracle cures’
Increasingly people who work for long hours at a PC are finding that lower back pain is almost a constant companion. However, in some ways the growth or explosion of technology wil see this situation exacerbated. Laptops,…
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Preparing and Aftercare for an Epidural Steroid Injection
An epidural steroid injection is a very quick and painless experience, but whenever you are undergoing a procedure such as an epidural, it is wise to be prepared both for the procedure itself and what…
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Preparing For A Lumbar Facet Joint Block With Radiofrequency
Despite the fact that a lumbar facet joint block using radiofrequency treatment is a very common procedure, many patients have never heard of it and there can be some trepidation about this very simple and…
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Lumbar Facet Joint Blocks: Weighing Up Potential Risks
One of the absolute joys of the internet is that there is so much information around. However, to a large extent this is very much a double edged sword. Although you will be able to…
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Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation
Cervical Facet Joint Radiofrequency Denervation The procedure known as cervical facet joint denervation is a long term means of blocking pain that originates from the cervical facet joints. These joints are the ones responsible for…
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