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Annular tears are a common cause of chronic low back pain. While some annular tears heal on their own, others require surgery to repair the damage. At St. Louis Pain Consultants, our pain management doctors diagnose and treat many types of pain, including annular tears.…

A Patient’s Guide To Symptoms And Treatment. Spinal stenosis is a painful condition that affects many people as they age. Are you looking for a pain management doctor who will help reduce your chronic pain to help you get back to doing daily tasks? At…

Are you suffering from spinal stenosis pain? It occurs mainly in the neck and lower back and can cause chronic pain that radiates into the arms and legs, as well as . Main causes of this condition can be due to arthritis or the aging…

Spondylolisthesis occurs when a vertebra slips onto the vertebra beneath it. This causes the vertebrae to press on the spinal nerves resulting in lower back or leg pain, but it often causes pain in the hips as well.  This can involve a dull ache or…

Has your doctor diagnosed you with Spondylolisthesis? Walking is suitable for Spondylolisthesis treatment because it keeps your muscles and joints in motion without straining your lower back. Walk five to ten minutes daily while relaxing your shoulders and maintaining a balanced spine position. Our qualified…

Have you been diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis? If so, treatment from a reputable pain management physician can help relieve the symptoms. St Louis Pain Consultants can help you find the best remedy for your pain symptoms and treat the condition.  Ankylosing spondylitis refers to inflammation…

Lumbar Facet Joint Syndrome is a condition that often warrants a visit to a pain management expert. The highly skilled physicians at St. Louis Pain Consultants treat conditions like lumbar facet joint syndrome so you can regain functionality and improve your quality of life. Lumbar…

Foraminal stenosis is a common type of spinal stenosis that occurs when the openings between spinal bones (foramen) become narrow or tighten. Nerve roots that pass through the foramen can become pinched, causing radiculopathy, a condition characterized by pain and numbness. St. Louis Pain Consultants…

Spondylolisthesis should not be confused with spondylolysis, which refers to osteoarthritis in the vertebrae.  Types of Spondylolisthesis There are various types of Spondylolisthesis: congenital, isthmic, degenerative, traumatic, pathological and post-surgical. Causes of Spondylolisthesis  Spondylolisthesis can result from several causes, including congenital disabilities, rapid growth during…