Nerves are responsible for sending electrical signals to the brain, similar to what happens when a plug is inserted into an outlet. When discomfort is related to nerve tissue that’s inflamed, irritated, or compressed, it’s called neuropathic (“along the pathway […]
Neck pain ranks right up there with back pain as one of the most common reasons people visit their doctors. Luckily, most instances of neck-related discomfort can be treated with self-care and non-surgical treatments. Below you’ll find eight little-known tips […]
If you’ve ever slept in an unnatural position that throws off your head-neck alignment enough to cause morning neck pain, you’ve likely experienced a type of soft tissue injury that contributed to neck strain. Today, we’re going to focus on […]
You can have the same exact spine-related problem as someone else and still experience very different symptoms and levels of pain. Because back pain is subjective, making an accurate diagnosis can be difficult. Results from CT and MRI scans can […]
The added weight some women carry in their upper body area because of larger breasts, which could be as much as 16 to 24 extra pounds, could throw off the body’s center of gravity, according to Japanese researchers, and contribute […]
Dating back thousands of years to its initial use in China, acupuncture is certainly not a new pain management option, nor is it one that’s without merit. In fact, many people experience meaningful relief after receiving acupuncture treatment, which involves […]
The body naturally produces scar tissue to help with the healing process, as is the case following spinal fusion surgery. Though it’s rare to have pain specifically linked to scar tissue, it can happen. Today, we’re going to focus on […]
From platform shoes to vinyl records, there are many things that tend to come back into vogue again after many years. One of these recently rediscovered fads is waterbeds. Once a staple of the ‘80s and ‘90s, newer versions of […]
Because back pain is something almost everyone has dealt with at one time or another, you may be inclined to accept spine-related aches and pains as part of the normal aging process. But no type of back pain should be […]