AllSpine’s Health Care Blog

If you experience sharp, radiating pain in your pelvis, hips, lower back or even down to your thighs, you may be experiencing sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. For those with chronic lower back pain, SI joints can often be a major contributor. Lower back pain is

If you have been injured or are experiencing unusual symptoms or an illness, a doctor may order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose the extent of tissue damage or find the underlying cause of your condition. It’s common to be reluctant or nervous about the

Whiplash affects the cervical spine, which is more commonly known as your neck. The injury can occur due to the sudden jerking, or whipping, of the neck. Whiplash injuries most frequently result from rear-end auto collisions, physical assault or playing contact sports, like football. Some

People involved in motor vehicle accidents may suffer from various injuries ranging from scratches and bruises to broken bones and serious brain injuries. The force of impact in a car accident can also cause a lot of damage to the spine, including injuries like whiplash

Shoulder tendonitis occurs when your rotator cuff or biceps tendon becomes inflamed. The inflammation can cause a lot of pain in the shoulder. Fortunately, many people do not need to suffer from long-term shoulder tendonitis pain. There are treatments for shoulder tendonitis that might let

A Stellate Ganglion Block is an injection of local anesthetic into the stellate ganglion nerves, which are responsible for the transmission of pain. The anesthetic blocks the nerves from transmitting pain signals to the brain. Stellate ganglion blocks are used to treat different kinds of

Have you been experiencing mild to severe back or neck pain that seems to come and go at random? Perhaps, you’re one of several million Americans suffering from degenerative disc disease. Dealing with degenerative disc disease can be exhausting. Although there’s no way to cure

If you’re struggling with chronic back pain or neck pain and have not found much relief from medication, injections or physical therapy, you may be thinking about surgery as a last resort. Spine surgeries are serious, which is why orthopedic specialists tend to only recommend

Back pain happens for a diverse array of reasons and can vary significantly in its intensity and location. Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Whether it’s an acute muscle strain from working out too strenuously or a chronic degenerative

Blood Donor Month January is national blood donor month, and someone in the USA needs blood every 2 seconds, according to the American Red Cross. There are 111 million citizens eligible to donate, but fewer than 11 million donate annually. Red blood cells, the most

Origins of Halloween The origins of Halloween are typically linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated October 31st to November 1st to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of winter. There was a belief that the souls of

The Boston Red Stockings The Atlanta Braves is touted as the oldest continuously operating sports team in America. Founded in Boston in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings they were a charter member of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players and won 4

Atlanta Mayoral Election Early Voting Atlanta will elect a new mayor as well as have all 15 city council seats up for election. The voter registration deadline is October 4th, 2021, and early voting starts October 12th running to the 29th. The actual election day

Keeping Fit in Atlanta Physical fitness is essential to every person’s health, and contributes to the prosperity of a community. It’s one of the best ways to fight chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart related illnesses. Staying fit also improves mental health,