Out of the nearly 60 million Americans who experience back pain, only five percent will need surgery. While this is good news if you’re hoping to avoid surgery for relief of your back or neck pain, there are times when […]
Athletes tend to have a certain mindset when it comes to recovering from surgery that’s likely to affect their future performance. Even if you’re not a top athlete or weekend warrior, you can still take a cue from some of […]
Given the fact that you spend about a third of your life sleeping, the correlation between sleeping positions and back pain makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, there are certain sleeping positions that can really do a number on your spine and […]
Spinal fusion is a type of surgery that is performed in order to give more stability to the vertebral column. It is often done to correct problems caused by degenerative processes such as spinal stenosis and osteoporosis and as a […]
If you’re like most people, you probably hold your smartphone or tablet in your hand while glancing down to read received messages and compose new text messages several times throughout your day. If so, you could be increasing your risk […]
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) refers to a common process that occurs when the cushions that separate the vertebrae at the lumbar or lower spine begin to break down and become depleted of their shock absorbing fluid. Occasionally, the discs may […]
Most people don’t pay much attention to their spine until there’s pain. By taking a proactive approach to spine health, however, you can ensure that the 33 bones of the spine and the supporting tendons, muscles, and joints continue to […]
One possible after-effect associated with spinal surgery that’s not always discussed with you prior is constipation. While not affecting everybody who has surgery, constipation can be caused by the initial lack of mobility following spine surgery, opioid pain medications, or […]
Assuming any serious medical issues (cervical spinal stenosis, cervical disc degeneration) have been ruled out, most patients respond well to neck exercises as a treatment for neck pain and discomfort. This is especially true for neck pain related to poor […]