Discogenic back pain refers to lumbar disc pain that’s due to normal wear and tear of the discs that make up the lower portion of the spine. It’s interesting to note that some older adults with age-related degeneration experience no […]
Being fully prepared for your spinal surgery can help you maintain a positive attitude and adopt to physical limitations likely to be associated with your recovery period.
Traditional spine fusion surgery literally fuses together individual vertebra to prevent pain associated with movement in that particular area of the spine.
Like other forms of exercise, swimming has many positive health benefits. However, certain motions associated with swimming may aggravate existing back and neck conditions or result in temporary, occasional or chronic spine pain.
For many patients with back and neck pain not responding to over the counter (OTC) pain relievers or a little rest and relaxation, prescription medications can provide welcome relief.
It may be time to add spine problems to the growing list of not-so-positive things associated with smoking. While smoking doesn’t automatically mean that a person will have spine problems, research suggests it does increase susceptibility to back pain, which […]
From less invasive procedures to alternatives to fusion surgery meant to preserve motion, spine technology has come a long way over the past few decades.
The individual bones that make up the spine (vertebra) are supposed to have some degree of movement. At the same time, all parts of the spine are also meant to work in unison to provide support while allowing for normal […]
Whiplash refers to any type of sudden movement of the neck that results in sprain or tear of muscles and tendons supporting the neck.