A massage is a great way to relax and ease pressure on your lower back and nearby parts that may be affected. But if treating yourself to regular massage therapy sessions doesn’t fit into your budget or schedule, you may […]
Spine surgery based on an accurate diagnosis has the potential to boost your quality of life as you get back to your normal activity levels. But don’t expect to instantly accomplish this goal after having a spine-related procedure. During the […]
While it’s common to have spine-related aches and pains now and then, most people have fairly healthy spines. Over time, the back and its parts can become misaligned due to age-related wear, poor posture habits, and other factors. If you’re […]
Located along each level of the rear side of the spine, facet joints are small structures that support and stabilize the backbone and keep it flexible. As is the case with other parts of the spine, facet joints can be […]
When fusion surgery is performed in the lower back area, it’s typically because of issues with a spinal disc—usually one affected by age-related wear or some other type of damage. As the name suggests, fusion surgery involves “fusing,” or joining, […]
Most people don’t associate knee pain with sciatica. But if common sources of knee-related pain are eliminated, something going on in the lower back area may be affecting the knee. One possibility is irritation of the sciatic nerve, which originates […]
Even if it wasn’t a great source of discomfort when it first developed, scoliosis can still cause painful flare-ups later in life. One way to keep discomfort related to an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine in check is with […]
Running from the lower back on down, the sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the human body. If it becomes compressed or irritated, the resulting discomfort, referred to as sciatica, can affect the lower back and nearby extremities. […]
Posture is one of those things that bring to mind visions of being told to “sit up straight” as a child. But the type of posture that’s good for your spine involves retaining your spine’s natural curvature and alignment as […]