The occipital nerve runs from the base of the skull along the back of the head. An occipital nerve block is a procedure to temporarily provide relief from pain related to this nerve, such as that due ...

The following text summarizes information provided in the video. Facet joints, or zygapophyseal joints, are true synovial joints in the spine that have been identified as potential pain generators.

Back injections can provide significant pain relief for some people. Doctors target specific locations in your spine and muscle to provide the most effective pain relief. If you have back pain that’s ...