Affecting more than 75 million Americans at any given time, chronic pain can have a noticeable impact on mood the longer it stays around. Though initial treatment efforts like pain medications and physical therapy can be beneficial, new research suggests […]
Sometimes the movements the spine must endure while you are at work can place extra stress on bones, joints, and muscles. If your occupation happens to involve lifts, pins, and other physically demanding and choreographed moves, there’s always the potential […]
Considered rare, tailbone pain (coccydynia) is often relegated to the lower back, hips, and buttocks. Caused by added pressure on the bottom of the spine, coccydynia usually becomes worse when sitting due to the location of the tailbone. Treatment typically […]
Cradling the spine on each side, facet joints allow the backbone to move. If these joints are affected by the swelling of nearby muscles, tendons, and ligaments, they can become a source of pain associated with movement. For times when […]
Back pain can be tricky because it doesn’t always respond well to basic remedies like rest and the application of heat or ice. Before getting into a discussion with your doctor about having spinal surgery, Los Angeles physicians suggest exploring […]
Even when an operation is described as “minimally invasive,” it’s still surgery and will require some time for healing. Recovery is often facilitated by some type of physical therapy because muscles need to be strengthened. By realizing what’s involved with […]
Only 2 to 5 percent of all spinal injuries occur among children. Even so, such injuries in kids, adolescents, and teens often present unique challenges, especially if they need spine surgery. Beverly Hills patients aren’t always able to clearly verbalize […]
Spine injuries can be physically and emotionally demanding on your body. The muscles and joints that support your spine are handling the stress of the injury, and you may find yourself faced with added anxiety. Fatigue can also be caused […]
Knowing most instances of neck pain are due to some type of muscle strain won’t do much to make a “kink” any less distracting. The resulting discomfort can range from a mild annoyance to a sensation that’s persistent and painful. […]