If you have recurring back pain, it’s best to get some type of regular exercise to sufficiently strengthen the muscle groups that support your spine. However, actually achieving this goal can be a challenge if you’re concerned about doing more […]
You probably don’t think of studying as something that can be a source of back or neck pain. In fact, you likely don’t give much thought to your spine at all while trying to stuff as much useful info into […]
Limping is an abnormal way of walking that results in involuntarily or intentionally favoring one side of the body over the other. It sometimes occurs because of muscle weakness (paralytic limping) or the need to compensate for pain in the […]
Neck pain ranks just behind lower back pain as one of the most common health-related complaints in the United States. While there are many ways to address neck pain, you may have concerns about becoming too dependent on traditional medication […]
Water is the most abundant substance on the planet, and when it’s heated and confined to a pool, it can be a source of welcome relief from back pain. What’s known as hydrotherapy is the process of taking advantage of […]
It should come as no surprise that servicemen and women are more likely to experience spine-related discomfort. After all, service members routinely put their bodies through strenuous maneuvers, grueling training sessions, and other physically demanding activities. If you or someone […]
A cyst is simply a fluid-filled sac. In some instances, these sacs form in areas where they do little or no harm and go undetected because they produce no noticeable symptoms. However, cysts sometimes form in places where sensitive nerves […]
It’s estimated that about 9 million Americans have a condition known as scoliosis, which is an abnormal sideways spinal curvature. Scoliosis is often manageable with physical therapy or bracing and treatable with surgery if the curvature is severe. If you’re […]
Athletes are typically in good shape because of the regular rigors they put their bodies through. Even so, this doesn’t make them immune to lower back pain (LBP). In fact, athletes tend to be more likely to experience lumbar spine […]