Steroid injections can help relieve back pain and reduce a person’s need for surgery. They are typically a safe and effective treatment but do not provide a full cure for the cause of back pain. Many ...

I’M CAROL CLARKE IN NEWS FOR YOUR HEALTH. FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS. THEY KNOW WHAT LOWER BACK PAIN FEELS LIKE. MANY OF THEM HAVE A TYPE CALLED VERTEBRAL PAIN. IT COMES FROM DAMAGE TO THE SPINE. OVER ...

Treating curvature of the spine as an adult often involves pain relief medications, exercise, or spinal injections to soothe symptoms. Surgery may only be necessary for adults with severe curvature or ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...