Nearly 60 million Americans have back pain and roughly 80 percent of the population will experience it at some point. Yet only about five percent of those with back pain will actually need surgery. If you’re at a point where […]
Involving various movements called forms, tai chi is a type of exercise that’s becoming increasingly popular as a way to relieve back pain and improve posture and is frequently recommended by spine surgeons in Los Angeles. The slow, deliberate motions […]
The “extra pain” triggered by certain actions is referred to as breakthrough pain. Feeling a little extra discomfort while walking up stairs after back surgery is an example of this type of pain. There’s not always a clear trigger, but […]
When wear and tear affects the seven bones of the upper spine, it’s referred to as cervical spondylosis, or neck arthritis. Mainly related to age, other factors can also contribute to the condition. Neck arthritis may be present in anywhere […]
Spine technology has come a long way in a relatively short period of time, resulting in more options available to patients considering surgery as an option. The general trend is towards minimally invasive spine surgeries that reduce complication risks and […]
It shouldn’t be any surprise that the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest single nerve in the human body, can be the source of radiating low back pain. What may be a bit surprising, however, is the list of what […]
Most back pain is caused or worsened by some type of stress or strain on one or more of the 33 bones of the spine itself, supporting discs, or adjacent muscles and tendons. One way to minimize instances of back […]
Most neck pain responds well to non-surgical remedies. There are times, however, when surgery is necessary to relieve nerve pressure or correct a structural problem within the seven bones of the neck. Fractures or instability of the cervical spine and […]
Running along the back of each thigh, the hamstring muscles can reduce motion in your pelvis when these muscles become tight or strained. Tense hamstrings can also affect your posture and further contribute to lower back issues. Minimize this potential […]