Most of the time, the first person you’ll see about your back pain will be your primary care physician. These general practitioners have knowledge of many common medical conditions. Since back pain is the reason for most doctor visits in […]
A pars defect is a fracture between two joints within the portion of the vertebrae that has bony extensions that form the adjacent joint called the pars interarticularis. It’s sometimes referred to as spondylolysis, the term for a spinal fracture […]
Physical therapy (PT) is one of the most commonly recommended methods for managing back pain. Sessions often involve muscle strengthening exercises and therapeutic techniques such as soft tissue manipulation, electric stimulation, and hot and cold therapy. Most of the time […]
Australian-based regenerative medicine company Mesoblast recently announced results of the second part of an ongoing clinical trial. The research involves cell injections given to patients with chronic lower back pain related to degenerative disc disease (DDD). Initial results suggest the […]
Damage to the bones of the spine or the joints that support it sometimes results in a condition called segmental spinal instability. The condition is characterized by a range of motion greater than what’s considered normal (hypermobility). Excessive movement between […]
Since sciatica symptoms often affect hips, thighs, and legs, spending extended periods in one position can be painful, as is often the case when traveling. For most people, it’s difficult to avoid triggering discomfort that can range from pins and […]
Temperature therapy in the form of heat or ice is one of the most common remedies for back pain. However, these methods aren’t always meant to be interchangeable. In some situations, it makes better sense to apply ice, and other […]
If you’re among the 60 to 70 million Americans living with back pain, your first priority is to make it go away, or at least reach a point where it’s manageable. There’s often no harm in using a heating pad […]
Sciatica itself is not a condition, but usually a response to pressure coming from somewhere in the lower spine. Symptoms related to sciatica can include mild hip, thigh, or leg pain associated with certain movements and muscle weakness. While most […]