Blog Archive

Can Spinal Stenosis Be Reversed? Mar 5th, 2024

If you experience back pain that prevents you from doing the things you enjoy, you’re not alone. More than 80% of adults in the United States experience some form of back pain in their lives, and spinal stenosis is a common culprit. At Integrated Spine and Pain Services in Falls...

Understanding Your Scoliosis Treatment Options Feb 13th, 2024

You have scoliosis when your spine curves to the side instead of running straight up and down. You might have very mild scoliosis that doesn't cause issues or moderate to severe scoliosis that causes frustrating symptoms like: Back pain Stiffness Numbness, pain, or tingling in your legs Difficulty moving Trouble...

How Does a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial Work? Jan 16th, 2024

Millions of Americans live with chronic back pain, which can affect your entire life, from your ability to engage in your favorite activities to getting a restful night's sleep—even having the capacity to be present with your loved ones.  If you’re ready to find relief in the new year, Daniel...

Can a Herniated Disc Cause Neck Pain? Dec 1st, 2023

Neck pain affects more than one-quarter of American adults. Fortunately, life-threatening causes of neck pain, like cancer, are rare. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take neck pain seriously.  Your neck may not be large, but it plays a big role in your health. Besides protecting the upper part of...

3 Unexpected Sciatica Symptoms Nov 1st, 2023

If you’re experiencing troublesome symptoms and aren’t sure what’s to blame, you might be sharing some of the less common symptoms of sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in your body, is irritated or compressed, causing pain and discomfort in your daily life.  At Integrated Spine...

When to Seek Professional Help for Hip Pain Oct 3rd, 2023

Are you trying to get through your everyday routine while managing persistent hip pain? At Integrated Spine and Pain Services in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia, we understand that many people wonder when is the right moment to get professional help.  Our board-certified physician, Stephanie Clop, MD, and the dedicated...

Life After Failed Back Surgery Sep 1st, 2023

When you have back surgery, it's natural to expect the procedure to take care of the underlying problem and relieve your pain. Unfortunately, not all back surgeries succeed. Those patients find themselves with a condition known as failed back syndrome.  At Integrated Spine and Pain Services in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia,...

Should I Participate in a Clinical Research Study? Aug 4th, 2023

If you've ever wondered about participating in a clinical research study, you have good reasons! Clinical research is critical in advancing medical knowledge, improving treatments, and, most importantly, enhancing patient outcomes.  At Integrated Spine and Pain Services, with offices in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia, our board-certified physician Daniel Kline,...

Signs You Might Have a Herniated Disc Jul 12th, 2023

Your spine carries out many vital functions, from helping you stay upright and active to connecting the different parts of your body. When the structures of your spine get injured or damaged, you can develop a herniated disc. Soft, round discs cushion the bones in your spine, helping absorb shock. If an injury...

How New and Improved Spinal Cord Stimulators Provide Drug-free Relief From Chronic Back Pain Jun 29th, 2023

Are you tired of taking pain medications to ease your chronic back pain? Have you wondered if there's a drug-free alternative that can provide long-lasting relief? If so, Daniel Kline, MD, and the Integrated Spine and Pain Services team in Northern Virginia have some exciting news for you!  Thanks to advancements in medical...

When Is an Epidural Steroid Injection the Best Choice for Chronic Back or Neck Pain? May 26th, 2023

Neck pain and back pain often involve inflammation, swelling, and damage to discs that cushion the cervical and lumbar spine, keeping the bones in your neck and back from rubbing together. When discs are injured or swollen, nerves can get pinched, causing chronic pain. Oral medications can only do so...

Spinal Cord Stimulation Sep 17th, 2020

Spinal cord stimulation blocks pain signals from your nerves and prevents them from causing pain in difficult to treat conditions.  A spinal cord stimulator produces mild signals that are used to interrupt the pain signals from difficult to treat areas.   A trial is first done to determine how well your...

Spinal compression fractures and how we can help May 26th, 2020

Spinal compression fractures and how we can help   Severe back pain with a history of osteoporosis or an accident?  While having osteoporosis or a history of an accident along with back pain doesn’t always mean you have a vertebral compression fracture, they are risk factors for developing one. Having...

What is Sciatica? Apr 30th, 2020

Do you have sharp or burning pain shooting down the leg or arm?  You may have the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the back or neck.  When this occurs in the low back you may develop what is often referred to as sciatica.   Sciatica is a form of...