Illinois Spine Institute

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Physical Rehabilitation: An Overview.

Although physical rehabilitation is similar to physical therapy, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are also some significant differences. Physical rehabilitation is a more inclusive term of various professions, while physical therapy falls under the scope of physical rehabilita...

11/21/2025

Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?

Chronic pain reroutes circuits in our nerves to the spinal cord and the brain. Understanding how this happens could help us reverse it.

11/12/2025

Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective.

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.

11/11/2025

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10/15/2025

9 Sleep Tips for Back Pain.

Back pain can make getting through the day hard, but it can make getting a good night’s sleep even harder. It can be tough to find a comfortable position so you can doze off. And you might not even be able to get in and out of bed without pain.

10/09/2025

Back Pain Relief From This Therapy Can Last for Years.

A new study is drawing public and clinical attention, showing that adults with disabling low-back pain who completed just eight sessions of a novel therapy saw sustained improvements in their pain and activity levels – even after three years. The treatment, called cognitive functional therapy (CFT...

10/01/2025

Survey reveals people are not aware knee and groin pain can be signs of hip problems.

Having a hard time bending over to put your shoes on? Experiencing pain in the knees, groin, thigh or back? A survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center reveals many people don't realize these symptoms can mean there's a problem in the hip.

09/24/2025

Water fitness: Physical therapist explains why aqua exercise works wonders.

Regular exercise provides a wide range of benefits, including weight management, improved cardiovascular health and sleep quality. But for many people, common forms of exercise, such as walking, running and weight training, are a struggle due to pain, weakness, mobility issues or fear of falling. Aq...

09/01/2025

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08/13/2025

Stratification of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Patients and the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Injection Treatment: A Retrospective Study.

Ultrasound-guided SIJ injections provided early pain reduction, with a complication rate of 2.67% limited to transient, self-limited sensory changes.

07/14/2025

What to know about lower back problems when running.

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may contribute to lower back problems.