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Low Back Pain: How To Effectively Treat Your Pain

Low back pain is a growing problem, with as much as 80% experiencing some form of back pain by age 60. Our increasingly sedentary lifestyles can also contribute to low back pain. If left untreated, it may worsen over time and impede your quality of life. Low back pain can range from mild to severe and may stem from a variety of causes.… Read More

Physical Therapy as Treatment for Low Back Pain

Low back pain, whether chronic (ongoing) or acute (sudden), is the most frequently reported type of pain among people worldwide. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. If your low back pain is causing severe discomfort and is disrupting your daily routine, it’s worth looking into your treatment options.… Read More

Low Back Pain Treatment for Athletes

Low back pain has the power to bring down even the finest and fittest athletes. However, there are many who still take it lightly, simply popping over-the-counter pain pills or braving the pain for the sake of achieving their peak performance and/or personal enjoyment. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, avoiding proper medical intervention can only lead to more pain.… Read More

Percutaneous Disc Nucleoplasty

Individuals with herniated discs can experience debilitating and agonizing back pains. This injury affects approximately 1.5 million Americans every year. While the pain caused by a herniated disc can be life-consuming, there are ways to treat it and find relief. Let’s take a look at what a herniated disc is and how a percutaneous disc nucleoplasty can help you find relief from it.… Read More

Facet Joint Injections

A facet joint is an interlocking joint in the back of the spine that is formed between each set of two adjacent vertebrae. The purpose of a facet joint is to permit a person to be able to bend and twist and maintain flexibility in the spine and torso. When the facet joints are healthy, they are covered with cartilage which allows the vertebrae to move smoothly against one another, and they are lubricated with synovial fluid to help protect the cartilage from wear and tear.… Read More

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Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland in Baltimore, Catonsville, Columbia and Eldersburg serves the nearby communities of Annapolis, Washington DC and Montgomery County. Our orthopedic surgeons, podiatrist, physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, and physical therapists specialize in arthroscopic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, joint replacement, sports medicine, and onsite diagnostic imagery, outpatient surgery, and physical therapy rehabilitation providing pain relief from sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot pain, knee pain, hip replacement, shoulder impingement, cubital tunnel syndrome and more.