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Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine Blog

Learn more about interventional pain management & spine specialist care in our blog!

Causes and Risk Factors of Herniated Discs

Are you experiencing persistent back pain or numbness in your limbs? You may be dealing with a herniated disc, a common spinal condition that can cause significant discomfort and disrupt your daily life. This condition can develop due to several causes and risk factors, ranging from natural aging to injury or strain. Understanding these factors is key to both prevention and treatment.


What are Some Common Treatments for Neck Pain?

Neck pain can be a debilitating and frustrating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's caused by poor posture, injury, or underlying medical conditions, finding the right treatment for your neck pain is crucial for finding relief and restoring your quality of life.


Recognizing the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can happen due to the natural aging process, injury, or underlying medical conditions. When the spinal canal becomes constricted, it can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms that can significantly impact your quality of life. Understanding the causes of spinal stenosis is the first step in recognizing and addressing this condition.


Understanding the Causes of Back Pain: From Posture to Injury

Back pain is a common affliction that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's a sharp, stabbing sensation or a dull, aching discomfort, back pain can significantly impact your quality of life, making even the simplest daily tasks a challenge. Understanding the underlying causes of back pain is the first step towards finding the right treatment and regaining your mobility.


5 Lifestyle Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is one of the leading causes of back and neck pain, so it’s a condition we see often here at Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine. 


 I Got Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do?

The latest safety report reveals that over 4.5 million people were injured at work. The most common industries where these accidents occurred were educational and health services, government, and retail. The most common causes of workplace injuries were heat, overexertion, contact with objects and equipment, falls, trips, and slips.


Exercises for Arthritis

Nearly 60 million American adults suffer from arthritis, making it one of the most common causes of chronic pain for both women and men. In fact, about 1 in 4 people with arthritis suffers from severe joint pain, and about half report persistent pain from their disease.


Warning Signs of a Herniated Disc

Herniated discs are a common cause of back and neck pain, affecting about 2% of the population each year. As with many spine-related problems, early treatment is the key to feeling better and preventing complications.


Ways You Could Be Making Your Sciatica Worse

If you have sciatica, you have a lot of company. As many as 40% of Americans wind up suffering from painful sciatica symptoms at some point during their lifetimes. 


Can Spinal Stenosis Be Reversed?

Spinal stenosis is a common condition among older adults, with about 20% of those older than 60 having some degree of this degenerative disease. Fortunately, around 80% of adults with spinal stenosis don’t experience any symptoms.