by Todd S. Koppel, MD | May 29, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
Dr. Todd Koppel, Division Chief of Pain Management at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Aside from cold, flu and upper respiratory conditions, the most common reason people seea doctor is due to neck and lower back pain. The causes of neck and back pain can vary...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | May 27, 2018 | Back Pain, Blog
Every year thousands of people undergo surgery on their neck and lower back. Many of these could and should have been avoided. Surgery on his spine is very aggressive, has a long recuperative time, various complications, and most importantly in many instances...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | May 20, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
Corticosteroid injections are the most common types of injections for a variety of painful conditions. Sports medicine and pain management physicians utilize corticosteroid injections in the treatment of all sorts of joint and spinal conditions. Such...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | May 6, 2018 | Back Pain, Blog
What Are Lumbar Facet Joints? Facet joints connect thevertebrae (the bones of the spine) and help guide the spine during movement.The lumbar region ofthe spine contains five vertebrae and is locatedin the lower back. Facet joints are found on both sides of the spine....
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | May 4, 2018 | Blog, Neck Pain
The dura is a protective covering of the spinal cord and its nerves. The area surrounding the dura is the epidural space. In the neck, this space is called the cervical epidural space. What Causes Pain In The Epidural Space? The cervical area of the spine has seven...
