by otm | May 20, 2026 | General Orthopaedics, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Active Lifestyle, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Sciatica Symptoms: What That Leg Pain from Your Back Is Trying to Tell You Quick Summary Sciatica is not a diagnosis on its own. It is a symptom of nerve compression in the lower back, most often from a herniated disc or spinal stenosis The hallmark pattern is pain,...
by otm | Dec 29, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Specialty, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine
Sciatica Treatment in Westminster: A Non-Surgical Path to Relief Sciatica can disrupt every part of your life, from sitting at your desk to walking around the block. If you’re dealing with leg pain, tingling, or numbness that starts in your lower back and...
by otm | May 29, 2025 | Specialty, Shoulder Disorders, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Active Lifestyle, Sports Medicine
If you’re feeling nagging discomfort or sharp pain between your shoulder blades, especially after working at a desk or finishing a workout, you’re not alone. At Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR), many of our patients report upper back...
by otm | Feb 27, 2025 | Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Trauma & Fractures, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Physiatry
A herniated disc can cause pain, numbness, and mobility issues, making daily life challenging. Many people assume spine surgery is the only solution, but in reality, most cases can be treated without an operation. Non-surgical herniated disc treatment often provides...
by otm | Aug 29, 2024 | Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine
Neck pain can often be linked to headaches, and understanding this connection is important for our well-being. In many cases, neck pain can indeed cause headaches, commonly referred to as cervicogenic headaches. “A cervicogenic headache is a pain that develops in the...
by otm | Sep 18, 2023 | Specialty, Spine Back Neck & Pediatric Spine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Why Does My Back Hurt More in the Morning? There are many reasons why some people might experience back pain when they wake up in the morning. Morning back pain is often attributed to the morning being the most vulnerable time for your spine. This vulnerability can be...
