Back & Neck Health And Information Archives

03

Jan

Epidural Steroid Injections

By : Forrest Monroe, MD
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Dr. Monroe, Pain Management, Spine Institute

Epidural Steroid Injection Treatments Epidural steroid injections are a common treatment option for patients suffering from lower back pain and sciatica. These injections are designed to deliver a dose of steroids directly to the inflamed area of the spine, reducing inflammation and providing relief from pain. There are several indications for epidural steroid injections, including: [...]

06

Aug

New Laser Tech, Total Ankle Replacement

By : Shasta Orthopaedics
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Foot & Ankle Health And Information, Our Doctors

The FasTrac Distal Tibia Alignment System, featuring proprietary laser technology from Paragon 28 Inc. Image courtesy of PR Newswire. Shasta Ortho Surgeon First to Use New Laser Tech, Total Ankle Replacement Shasta Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Institute surgeon, Dr. Jason Nowak, was the first surgeon to use the FasTrac Distal Tibia Alignment System during a [...]

Dr. Blackburn Leaving Shasta Orthopaedics

25

Feb

Dr. Blackburn Leaving Shasta Orthopaedics

By : Shasta Orthopaedics
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Our Doctors, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Spine Institute, Sports Medicine

Dr. Blackburn will be leaving Shasta Orthopaedics and joining Dignity Health Care. Dr. Blackburn will be leaving Shasta Orthopaedics at the end of February 28, 2021. This should not affect the continuity or quality of your care as Dr. Blackburn will be staying in the community and joining the group of providers at Dignity Health [...]

17

Feb

Back Pain Treatments In Shasta County

By : Shasta Orthopaedics
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Chiropractic, Dr. Monroe, Our Doctors, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Spine Institute, Sports Medicine

Back pain is the world's leading cause of disability and affects 65 million Americans each year. There are many reasons why it happens — falls, accidents, heavy lifting, and changes to our spines as we get older. But because it's so common, you may feel unsure about when to reach out to your doctor. Or [...]

New Options For North State Residents With Chronic Pain

26

Oct

New Options For North State Residents With Chronic Pain

By : Shasta Orthopaedics
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Dr. Monroe, News & Events, Our Doctors, Pain Management, Press And Appearances

Redding, CA, October 26, 2020 — About one in five adults in the U.S. have some form of chronic pain, but traditional solutions are just not cutting it. From physical therapy to topical treatments, patients are looking for simpler ways to get back to feeling like themselves again. Many also want to avoid having to [...]

Spinal Cord Stimulation For Chronic Pain

11

Sep

Spinal Cord Stimulation For Chronic Pain

By : Forrest Monroe, MD
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Dr. Monroe, Pain Management

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome Hundreds of thousands of Americans every year undergo back surgery. 20-40% of them will continue to have pain afterward, or have a recurrence of pain later. This condition is called Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. In many cases the surgery did exactly what it was supposed to do: prevented further damage to […]

Radiofrequency ablation for back and neck pain

01

Aug

Radiofrequency ablation for back and neck pain

By : Forrest Monroe, MD
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Dr. Monroe, Pain Management

Do you suffer from back or neck pain? Does it make it hard to do activities like walking, gardening, golfing, or even getting out of bed in the morning? If so, radiofrequency ablation may be able to provide relief. Radiofrequency ablation is one of the most common and successful procedures performed for arthritis pain […]

28

Jul

Back & Spine Problems?

By : Shasta Orthopaedics
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Community, News & Events

Back & Spine Problems? For those suffering from back and neck problems, Shasta Orthopaedics is here for you with the most complete team and facility in the North State. Shasta Ortho’s Spine Institute includes a complete spine team dedicated to meeting the specific needs of each patient who suffers from back or neck problems. Our [...]

Congratulations to Dr. Lam On his Retirement

27

Jul

Congratulations to Dr. Lam On his Retirement

By : Shasta Orthopaedics
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Community, News & Events

Dr. Gary Lam, MD, Spine Spine Surgeon Congratulations to Dr. Lam on his Retirement Dr. Gary Lam, MD, served the greater Redding area as a spine surgeon for many years. Shasta Orthopaedics congratulates him on his service to the community, as back and neck problems are one of the most common causes of discomfort and [...]

20

Jul

Back pain? Neck pain? Start Here.

By : Forrest Monroe, MD
Category : Back & Neck Health And Information, Dr. Monroe, Pain Management

Dr. Forrest Monroe Our spines take a lot of wear and tear from our everyday lives. According to the 2010 National Health Interview Survey, within the past 3 months “17% of adults had experienced a migraine or severe headache, 15% had experienced pain in the neck area, [and] 29% had experienced pain in the lower [...]