Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a general term for progressive wear of the spongy discs that cushion the spine. Discs anywhere along the spine may become worn enough to produce distracting pain. However, the discs in the lower back and […]
A fracture is a break in a bone. With spinal fractures, one of the bones of the spine (vertebra) is affected. It’s possible to have a fracture and not be aware of it. However, some breaks affect nerves or the […]
Your spine is designed with flexibility in mind. However, the tissues, bones, joints, and nerves that support it can still be affected by your preferred activities. If skateboarding happens to be part of your regular routine, your spine and large […]
Soft tissue damage is what causes most instances of back pain or related nerve pain. If muscles that support the spine become overstressed or strained, soft tissues may become inflamed and irritated. In some cases, a pulled muscle results in […]
Consisting of 33 bones, more than 120 muscles, over 200 individual ligaments, and an assortment of nerves and supportive discs, the human spine is designed to perform many important functions with maximum efficiency. It’s easy to take your backbone for […]
Regular exercise has many proven health benefits, but not every type of exercise is good for the spine. In fact, anything that puts too much stress on back-supporting muscles or directly on the spine and its cushioning discs can do […]
There’s a lot of truth behind the “you are what you eat” concept. This is certainly true when it comes to the bones, joints, and muscles that make up and support the spine. Your spine, like the other structures in […]
For many patients in Beverly Hills, back surgery can be a good thing when all is said and done, especially if they can do the things that matter most without distracting pain. Still, there will be a period after your […]
If you get up from a sitting position and have lower back pain, it may be due to inflammation of your sacroiliac (SI) joint. Part of the hip joint, the SI joint connects a triangular bone at the base of […]