It’s not surprising that back pain ranks as the most common medical complaint. What you may not realize though is that back pain can be caused by some everyday things in your life beyond the obvious activities (e.g. sports injuries, […]
Sciatica is a term used to describe pain originating from the lower back that travels to the buttock and legs via the sciatic nerve. Starting at the lower end of the spinal cord and continuing along the back of the […]
People who undergo surgery are most often concerned about the pain and physical limitations that they expect to endure after the procedure. Many times, patients fail to consider the psychological impact an operation can have on them. In fact, recent […]
Unlike other common diseases, fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms that suggests the presence of a specific syndrome. Women are 10 times more likely to experience its effects than men, and most fibromyalgia patients are between the ages of 25 […]
People, by nature, often bend over and reach to pick up an item causing the muscles that support the spine to carry the workload. Unfortunately, this inefficient method of lifting oftentimes results in back injury and pain. Back injuries, in […]
While there are no absolute guarantees with any type of surgery, being as thoroughly prepared as possible can provide some much-appreciated peace of mind before your scheduled surgery. The Spine Institute, a leading Los Angeles spine surgery center, suggests considering […]
Since injuries to the spine are highly individualized, the ability to return to sports depends on factors such as the specific type of injury, overall physical condition and response to treatments. By taking the proper precautions, however, most professional and […]
While most people come to us seeking motion-preserving spine treatment for spinal pain and discomfort, many clients are surprised by some relatively common causes of back pain. Although people of all ages and activity levels experience back discomfort resulting from […]
Herniated discs can be caused from a variety of reasons including improperly lifting a heavy object, trauma to the spinal column, and degenerative processes. Although general back pain is caused by a wide variety of factors, spine surgeons note that […]