by Dr. Ben Seeman | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog, Pain
The term “broken back” conjures images of a dramatic spinal snap, but the reality is often less dire – and much more treatable. While it can be incredibly painful and limiting, a “broken back” typically refers to a fractured vertebra, not a...
by Daniel Feivor | May 7, 2021 | Blog, Pain
Here at Integrative Pain Specialists (IPS), patients have asked how safe taking oral steroids or steroid injections is during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve fielded this question at least a dozen times in the past month alone. This is an especially important concern in...
by Daniel Feivor | Apr 16, 2021 | Pain
Did you know that low back pain is one of the most common causes of disability in America and responsible for billions of dollars in lost productivity each year? Despite the prevalence of low back pain and the huge burden it imparts upon society, many are uncertain of...