Anyone can experience temporary aches and pains at any given time. When it comes to chronic back pain, however, there are some commonalities among those who fit into this category. This clearer picture of what a typical chronic back pain […]
Resting for too long isn’t good for your spine and the muscles that support it. This is why board-certified physicians often recommend some form of exercise to minimize or prevent back pain. Certain exercises should be performed under the guidance […]
When complex spinal reconstruction is necessary to correct a deformity, having more than one spine surgeon, Los Angeles patients can turn to, behind the wheel may benefit both the patient and the surgeons performing the procedure. It’s a new approach […]
If you only drag your bike out on weekends or nice summer days, you may find yourself experiencing unexpected back pain after your ride. The likely culprit is muscle strain, although there are some other factors that may increase your […]
Even when you’re at rest, added pressure on joints and muscles supporting your spine can affect parts of your back. Therefore, it’s not surprising that one out of three sleepers regularly wake up with back or neck pain. Those uncomfortable […]
If you’ve had spine surgery once, there are situations where you may find yourself considering it again. With fusion surgery, for instance, the spine can become weak in adjacent areas over time. As with any type of surgery, whether you’ve […]
Pain related to the way muscles, bones, and joints interact and respond to injury has a far-reaching impact. A United States Bone and Joint Initiative report estimates that one in two adults has a musculoskeletal condition, amounting to nearly 127 […]
A lumbar spine cyst, often in the form of what’s referred to as a synovial cyst, is a rare source of back pain. It’s a benign condition linked to spinal stenosis in the lower spine. Spinal stenosis itself is a […]
The abnormal narrowing of the area where the spine rests that’s known as spinal stenosis can’t always be prevented. Although there may be ways to, at least, minimize symptoms by keeping your spine and its supporting muscles and joints as […]