Blog Articles

Due to the ongoing epidemic of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Sierra Spine Institute has elected to proceed with measures to protect the safety of our patients, our staff, and our community.

As most patient and physicians have heard by now, we are in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Providers and pharmacies are doing their best to limit opioid prescriptions, due to dangers of addiction as well as the side effects.

Most people will experience back pain at some point in their life, and the vast majority of symptoms resolve without the need for medical intervention. This begs the question: when should you seek medical help for your back pain, and ...