Cold Weather Affects Back Pain
Cold Weather Affecting Levels of Back Pain

It’s not necessarily an old wives’ tale that cold weather can have an impact on pain, sometimes occurring in advance of major cold fronts or storms.

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Guide to Sciatica
Understanding Sciatica: Causes and Treatments

Sciatica refers to a type of lower back pain that radiates from the lower back to behind the thighs down to the knee. The pain originates from an irritation of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the human body.

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How to Get Rid of a Sore Neck
How to Get Rid of a Sore Neck

The expression “pain in the neck” is used for good reason; there is nothing more aggravating than a sore neck. Pain and stiffness is often caused by stress and poor neck position while sleeping or working. 

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4 Most Common Types of Back Surgeries

Back surgery is often the best option for patients who are looking for relief from chronic pain and limited mobility resulting from conditions of the spine.

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Athletes and Low Back Pain Surgery in Los Angeles, CA
Why Do Athletes Often Suffer from Low Back Pain?

Lower back pain is a common ailment seen in athletes, because the spine undergoes excessive stress, pressure and torsion during many athletic activities. Other factors such as trauma during sports and poor conditioning can lead to lumbar discomfort.

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Massage for Neck Pain Relief
The Benefits of Massage for Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain can result from a number of reasons including poor posture, accidents, tension and bad sleep habits, and the discomfort can be stubborn and is often difficult to resolve.

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Will Back Pain Go Away Naturally
Will Most Back Pain Go Away On Its Own?

It’s estimated that about 80 percent of the population experiences some type of back pain at one time or another. While some forms of back pain require medical intervention, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons is one of several sources […]

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Safe Spine Surgery Recovery
How to Facilitate a Faster Recovery after Spine Surgery

The first step to take when recovering from any type of spinal surgery is to give yourself time to heal. Even for minimally invasive spine procedures, the body requires a certain amount of time to recuperate before resuming regular activities […]

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Pain-Free Coflex Patient
The Benefits of the Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization System

Patients with severe back pain may require decompression surgery in order to provide stability in the spinal column. The purpose of such surgery is to relieve pain and discomfort associated with moderate to severe spinal stenosis

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