Spondylolisthesis is a condition that affects your back. Sometimes, it results from a congenital disability and manifests in early childhood. It commonly results from arthritis, stress on the back due to athletic activity, or a fracture. Long-term back pain is one of...
Most people can find relief from the usual, conservative treatments for hip pain. These might include physical therapy, heating and icing the hip, and rest. But what if these haven’t worked for you? Some doctors are quick to recommend steroids, but these aren’t always...
You noticed pain and discomfort in the area of your elbow. Maybe it got so bad that you could barely make a fist or straighten your arm. When you visited your doctor, you were shocked to hear the diagnosis: “tennis elbow?” Even if you’ve never been a tennis player,...
If you have been dealing with arthritis, you may think you’ve exhausted all possible treatment options. But have you considered radiofrequency ablation?This treatment has been used to minimize pain in the neck and lower back and pain caused by arthritis. It may sound...
If you are dealing with chronic pain, you know the problem is hard to ignore. There are many treatments available, and trying to determine when it’s time to consider one treatment over another can be difficult. Dr. Navin Mahallavaram, our provider at The Spine and...
