If you sprain your arm when you fall off your bike, it’s fairly obvious what’s causing your pain. But the source of back-related aches and pains isn’t always as easy to pinpoint. In fact, back pain is often notoriously difficult […]
Sports-related activities can be an effective and enjoyable way to stimulate your spine and the muscle groups that support it. But if you have existing back pain or you’re in the process of recovering from a spine-related injury, you’ll want […]
It’s natural to assume aches and pains originating from somewhere near your spine are related to your backbone or its parts. But before making this assumption, know that your kidneys are located on either side of your spine in the […]
Being active is generally good for a healthy spine or even one that’s healing. At the same time, there are some exercise activities that could do more harm than good for your backbone and its various parts. Today, we’re going […]
While often a last resort, spine surgery is sometimes the best option for relieving or minimizing discomfort, preventing further damage, and boosting overall quality of life. To some extent, spine-related procedures are fairly individualized in terms of the eventual outcome […]
COVID-19 can directly or indirectly impact more than just the individuals who have this virus. The global pandemic is also contributing to an uptick in spine-related discomfort in younger people. While back pain isn’t normally associated with this particular age […]
There’s nothing wrong with being trendy and stylish when it comes to fashion and the extra things that round out your look. But some of your choices with the accessories you wear or carry could end up affecting your spine. […]
Spine pain isn’t limited when it comes to who may be affected by it. While older adults are statistically more likely to experience back-related aches and pains, children and teens can also have issues with this type of discomfort. Fortunately, […]
When you have back pain or related symptoms, one of the first steps your doctor might take is to order X-rays. After all, X-rays have been a standard diagnostic tool for more than a century. Even so, they don’t always […]