The membrane that covers the spinal canal and nerve roots in your spine is called the dura membrane. The space surrounding the dura is the epidural space. The epidural space is near nerve roots that may the source of your pain, caused by a disc herniation and/or bone spurs. Your doctor may be able to inject medications such as steroids into the epidural space to relieve the inflammation and associated spinal pain.
Welcome to the world of healthcare choices, where decisions can feel as weighty as the surgeries they’re associated with. In fact, that weight is a real hassle, so we decided to present the information you need to make a good decision about where to have orthopedic surgery in a way that’s easy to understand, and …
Ah, baseball. It’s not just a game; it’s a saga of victory, defeat, and, well, the occasional run-in with injuries that make you wonder if your body secretly dislikes you. Whether you’re swinging for the fences, stealing bases like a pro, or just missing those glory days on the diamond, chances are your body has …
Attention work-from-home and hybrid-work warriors! We get it—that relentless backache, the stiff neck, the sharp knee pain (where’d that come from?) and the overall feeling of being trapped in your own home office can be a real downer. But fear not, because here at ProOrtho we’ve got your back. Check out these simple tweaks to …
