The human spine is designed to stand up to a fair amount of stress, but too much extra strain can lead to back pain. This is exactly what can happen if you have poor posture habits. Specifically, bad posture can […]
If you experience discomfort that makes it feel like your back is “on fire,” you’re likely noticing unexplained sensations of extreme warmth. These burning sensations can be accompanied by pain, although this isn’t always the case. Here’s what you need […]
Consisting of 23 spongy discs, 31 segments, 33 vertebrae, and four joints per vertebra, the human spine is remarkably durable and flexible. It’s also what connects the brain to the rest of the body, and it’s something you depend on […]
A spinal bruise is also referred to as a spinal contusion. Bruising occurs when blood vessels or capillaries are injured enough to leak blood into the nearby area. If this type of injury affects your spinal cord, you could experience […]
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 […]