Somewhere around 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, according to an estimate by the American Sleep Apnea Association. Sleep apnea is a disruption in breathing that can affect sleep patterns and present serious health risks. Affecting roughly one out of […]
Extending from the lower back down into the legs, the sciatic nerve is the longest single nerve in the human body, and it influences even more nerves that branch off from it. It’s fairly common for women to develop problems […]
Spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, can change your life in many ways, either permanently or temporarily until you recover as much as possible. Injuries of this nature can result in after-effects that range from mild nerve damage to significant mobility […]
Many patients needing spine surgery appreciate having more options with procedures that are less invasive. While there are many appealing benefits associated with minimally invasive spine surgery, there are times when open or traditional procedures are recommended for practical or […]
The short answer is yes, back pain can spread to other parts of your body. This is more likely to be the case if temporary spine-related aches and pains turn into chronic or recurring symptoms. It’s not quite the same […]
The lower portion of your spine shares the same general space with your hip bones, joints, and connecting soft tissues. For this reason, it’s not too much of a stretch for something going on with your spine to affect your […]
Welcoming a child into your family can certainly be a wonderful event. It can also be physically demanding, and not just for mothers. While dads don’t experience added spine pressure from the actual process of giving birth, there are other […]
While certainly very appealing and engaging when it involves video games, virtual reality has some practical applications outside the world of gaming as well. In fact, there’s new research suggesting VR technology may reduce errors in spine surgery. Here’s what […]
Back pain, in general, is so common you may not give much thought to it if it’s only an occasional annoyance. But if your spine-related aches and pains are becoming increasingly disruptive to your daily life, it’s time to find […]