Dr. Andrew I. Gitkind, Vice Chair for Clinical Operations, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Medical Director, Montefiore Spine Center, for Montefiore-Einstein Back pain is one of ...

Back pain is a common issue faced by many. However, it shouldn't be ignored. Follow these tips proactively to prevent any ...

Spine surgery complications do not necessarily surface in the operating room. The conditions for breakdown are laid long before a patient ever reaches the table. From the outside, the work looks ...

An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Spine doctors have a very specific message for people walking around with back pain: ...

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 ...

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 ...

University of Utah Health’s Spine Care Clinic connects you to a coordinated staff of experts working together to provide nonoperative and operative care. Your lower back pain may be treated with ...

Spinal injections to treat back pain are typically safe. However, side effects can occur, such as bleeding, infection, increased pain, headache, and more. Doctors may suggest spinal injections to ...