You might wake up with back pain in the morning and assume it’s a normal part of life or getting older. However, back pain, even if it’s only primarily felt in the morning, shouldn’t be something you just accept. Take […]
It’s human nature to dismiss back pain as an inevitable part of getting older or assume it’s just one of those things that happens to everyone. Yes, spine-related discomfort is a common complaint. Still, it’s never “normal” at any stage […]
You’ll inevitably bend, twist, turn, stretch, and make other similar motions on a fairly consistent basis as you go about your normal daily life. You may perform these actions more frequently if you need to repeat certain movements while you […]
One of the most effective ways to keep your back and the parts that support it healthy is with regular exercise. In fact, most treatment plans for back pain not related to a serious structural problem include regular exercise, physical […]
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 […]