by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Aug 25, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
Many patients come to my office telling me that they have sciatica or a pinched nerve in their neck or back. The first thing I would like to clear up is that sciatica is a symptom and not a diagnosis. Most people correctly think of sciatica as pain which is running...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Aug 20, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Aug 7, 2018 | Back Pain, Blog
What Are Lumbar Facet Joints? Facet joints connect the vertebrae (the bones of the spine) and help guide the spine during movement. The lumbar region of the spine contains five vertebrae and is located in the lower back. Facet joints are found on both sides of the...
