(Updated: 11/3/2021) You have injured your knee and think you tore your meniscus. Do you need an MRI? Will you need surgery? What are your treatment options? These are important questions to discuss with your physician if you are suffering from acute knee pain. Meniscal tears are...
What is Radiofrequency Ablation used for? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is used to treat facet-mediated pain or facet syndrome. What is a facet joint? The facets are paired joints on each side of the spine from the cervical (neck) to the lumbar (low back) region. Like any...
As more and more people are turning away from pharmaceutical treatments for musculoskeletal pain, interest in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is on the rise. One of the most common types of TCM used for treating pain is acupuncture. Although acupuncture originated in China thousands of...
By Rishi Vora DO and Susan Sorosky MD The facet joints are located throughout the spine and are a common source of neck and back pain. Where are these joints? What is facet syndrome? How do I know if my spine pain is coming from a...
Rishi Vora DO and Susan Sorosky MD Recent trends in the legalization of recreational marijuana and the increased marketing of Cannabidiol (CBD) containing products have led to these products garnering attention as possible pain treatments. Proponents of these products promote their pain relieving properties as well...