
Mechanical dysfunction of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is an often overlooked, but a common cause of low back pain in the North American adult population.

Thoracic back pain, though less common than cervical or lumbar pain, remains a significant clinical concern frequently encountered by general practitioners.

Sciatica is a well-recognized complaint, with the hallmark presenting symptom of lancinating pain running down the back of the leg, along the path of the sciatic nerve.

Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a chronic pain disorder characterized by regional pain originating from hyperirritable spots located within taut bands of skeletal muscle and the sheaths of connective tissue, known as fascia, that surround them.

Lumbar canal stenosis is an anatomical term used to describe narrowing of the spinal canal either congenitally or from age-related degenerative changes.

This paper examines the role of pain clinics in Canada, focusing on non-surgical interventions to manage cervical and lumbar degenerative pathologies.
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This paper examines the role of pain clinics in Canada, focusing on non-surgical interventions to manage cervical and lumbar degenerative pathologies.

Traumatic spinal cord injury (tSCI) is a devastating condition that can lead to severe and permanent sensory, motor, and autonomic dysfunction, significantly impacting an individual’s ability to function independently.

Degeneration of the cervical discs is a common problem and can cause compression of cervical nerve roots and/or the spinal cord.