Pain When Sitting: Is It Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, or a Hip Problem?
Pain that worsens while sitting is not always sciatica. It may come from the lower back, piriformis muscle, hip joint, or another nearby structure.
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Shoulder Blade Muscle Pain: Is It Posture, Trigger Points, or Neck Pain?
Pain around the shoulder blade is not always simple posture pain. Trigger points, neck problems, upper back joints, ribs, and shoulder mechanics can all contribute.
ICD-10 Code for Low Back Pain: What M54.50, M54.51, and M54.59 Mean
Low back pain ICD-10 coding changed after M54.5 was replaced. Here is what M54.50, M54.51, and M54.59 mean and why the exact diagnosis matters.
ICD-10 Code for Sciatica: Understanding M54.31, M54.32, M54.41, and M54.42
ICD-10 sciatica codes change depending on the side of pain and whether low back pain is also present. Here is what M54.31, M54.32, M54.41, and M54.42 mean.
Nerve Blocks Explained: Why Doctors Use Them to Diagnose Pain
A nerve block can do more than reduce pain. It can help confirm which nerve or joint is actually sending the pain signal.
Burning Pain in the Thigh: Is It Meralgia Paresthetica?
Burning or tingling pain on the outer thigh is not always sciatica or muscle pain. It may be meralgia paresthetica, a compressed sensory nerve.