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Back Pain

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

Myths About Cold Weather and Back Pain

If you experience back pain, you have likely heard a variety of claims on the topic, including how temperature affects it. Some of the most common questions people have about back pain and temperature involve the effect of cold weather. It’s time to bust these myths so you can have an accurate understanding of back pain.… Read More

When Should You See a Doctor for Your Back Pain?

Occasional back pain caused by too much exertion is nothing to worry about. If it’s relatively mild, it will heal with a bit of rest, medication, ointment, or massage. But when back pain persists or is so intense that it makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities, then it’s time to take action.… 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.