Back pain may be the most common reason for doctors’ visits in the United States, but neck pain isn’t far behind. A common cause of cervical spine pain is a sprain involving one or more of the ligaments and related […]
Varying degrees of paralysis, difficulty breathing, and chronic pain are just some of the possible problems that may be experienced with a spinal cord injury (SCI). While there has been noticeable advancement over the years with treatments, the 12,000 or […]
The potential health hazards of smoking are well known today. However, you may not be aware of the ways secondhand smoke can affect spine health. Though spinal issues caused by secondhand smoke are not likely to require minimally invasive back […]
Back pain is sometimes nothing more than minor aches that will go away with a little rest and some home remedies. However, when over-the-counter painkillers, anti-inflammatory meds, and the application of heat or ice aren’t working, or your discomfort is […]
It’s not always easy to tell if the sacroiliac (SI) joint, which connects the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine to the pelvis on each side of the spine, is what’s causing lower back or leg pain since […]
Oftentimes, herniated discs are painful. However, this isn’t always the case. The distracting discomfort felt as a result of a herniated disc most frequently occurs when pressure is placed on a nearby nerve. Though herniated discstypically occur in or around […]
After receiving a sciatica diagnosis, you’ll likely need to rest and try heat and ice applications, anti-inflammatory medications, massage therapy, and other therapeutic treatments. However, at some point, you’ll want to get some exercise in so you can strengthen the […]
Muscle strain is one of the most common causes of back pain. However, improper lifting techniques, poor posture, excess weight, lack of regular exercise, and sleeping in positions that throw off spinal alignment can also be contributing factors to spine-related […]
Multiple hours spent sitting in an office chair can take a toll on your spine. The static posture most people assume while sitting at work can result in pressure on the arms, shoulders, and legs. However, the main area affected […]