There are several medicines your doctor may recommend, depending on how long you have had pain, what other symptoms you have, and your medical history. The medicines recommended most often are:
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Typically used for mild to moderate pain.
Helps relieve low back pain in some people, especially mild or moderate pain that has lasted less than [...]
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Here at The Minimally Invasive Spine Institute we like to talk about our innovative methods of using today’s best surgical technology to provide our patients with the least destructive method of surgery. That’s a key factor of why we are different from other surgery centers. However, one key point is that a very small percentage [...]
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Here on the Minimally Invasive Procedures blog, we aren’t looking to become the most visited back pain blog on the internet. We’re interested in giving direct answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the spine and all its complexities. According to our blog statistics there are three blog posts that stand out [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new formulation of the controlled-release drug OxyContin that has been designed to help discourage misuse and abuse of the medication.
OxyContin is made to slowly release the potent opioid oxycodone to treat patients who require a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic for management of their moderate to severe [...]
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Many of our patients with back or neck pain have been struggling with it for many years as it is often a chronic issue. During this time they’ve likely had one or more MRI taken to help the doctor understand the cause of their back or neck pain. The good news is that at The [...]
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Your spinal column is made up of 24 vertebrae not including the Sacral or Coccygeal. Seven in your neck (cervical spine), 12 in your midback (thoracic spine) and 5 in your lower back (lumbar spine). Your spinal cord, made up of billions of nerves, lies inside your spinal column, protected on all sides by bone. [...]
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Last week we explained what a myelogram is and what happens during the exam. Today we’re taking a step back and we’re going to explain what to do to prepare for your myelogram and what to do after the myelogram procedure.
A myelogram may be ordered by your doctor to help determine the source of your [...]
The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is designed to provide information and guidance on the types and amounts of physical activity that provide substantial health benefits for Americans aged 6 years and older. The main idea behind the guidelines is that regular physical activity [...]
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It’s something we all hope to avoid, but times of high stress are not something we can completely steer clear of and our bodies react to stress in some surprising ways. From tweaked muscles to painful cavities, stress can take a toll on your health. Take a look at these nine symptoms of stress from [...]
A myelogram may be ordered by your doctor to help determine the source of your back pain. A myelogram is a radiographic examination that uses a contrast medium to detect pathology of the spinal cord. A myelogram will show your doctor exactly where the source of your pain is by mapping your spinal nerve tissue [...]
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