Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients present to their physician. In fact, up to 84% of adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. While for most patients, the episodes are self-limited, there are more concerning...
We have entered into a new, strange time. The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything the state, country, and world has ever faced. As a result, we are all scrambling to adjust our lives to new restrictions, which are constantly changing. Because the virus is mainly spread...
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...
Manual therapies are some of the oldest types of treatments in the field of medicine. They are found in all regions of the world and are used to help alleviate pain and correct dysfunction. Touch has a long history as a natural component of healing...
Exciting research is rapidly being published in the field of Spine and Sports Medicine, leading to advancements in the treatment of pain and injury. Desert Spine and Sports (with locations in Mesa and Phoenix Arizona) recognize the importance of staying “up to date” for our...
When your joints are so stiff and uncomfortable that it is even painful to walk, it may seem impossible to get your body moving again. There is hope! Desert Spine and Sports helps patients in the Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Gilbert areas relieve pain...
We Treat Back Pain, Neck Pain, Herniated Disc and more In Mesa, AZ More locations in Scottsdale & Phoenix We at Desert Spine and Sports Physicians are pleased to announce our new and expanded location in Mesa, Arizona. We are passionate about providing world-class patient care, and...
Is Yoga Good for my Low Back Pain? Nearly every day, a patient asks me whether yoga would be a good idea to help manage their low back pain. And the resounding answer is yes! The practice of yoga encompasses physical and mental aspects with practitioners...