Radiofrequency Ablation vs Physical Therapy for Back Pain
Short answer: Radiofrequency ablation can reduce pain for selected people with facet-mediated low back pain, usually after diagnostic blocks suggest the facet joints are involved. Physical therapy does something different: it tests movement patterns, rebuilds strength...
What to Do When Your MRI Shows a Herniated Disc, Bulging Disc, or Degeneration
Short answer: If your MRI shows a herniated disc, bulging disc, or degeneration, do not panic and do not assume the image alone decides your treatment. MRI findings need to match your symptoms, neurological exam, and movement response. Many disc findings are...