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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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Having An MRI Scan For Neck Pain: Anxiety and Claustrophobia
 An MRI scan is a very routine, safe and non-invasive procedure that is simply used to diagnose certain neck conditions that will simply not show up in an X Ray or even a CT scan. So…
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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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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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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 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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Conservative Treatments For A Prolapsed Disc: Exercise!
Anyone who is over 40 may assume that any advice about having a prolapsed disc will stress bed rest and the need to do nothing. However, the general advice now is that anyone who has…
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Lumbar Facet Joint Blocks: Allergic Reactions and Infections Put In Context!
Lumbar Facet Joint Blocks: Allergic Reactions and Infections Put In Context!As a procedure, having a lumbar facet joint block is extremely safe. It is a procedure that is minimally invasive in the sense that surgery…
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Paravertebral Botox and Lower Back Pain
Paravertebral Botox and Lower Back PainWithin the UK, the use of Botox is still seen as an innovative and somewhat novel approach to treating pain relief.  Patients are often desperate to seek a remedy to…
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