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 […]
Your spine isn’t entirely independent of other parts of your body. It’s important to keep this in mind, since there are injuries that occur elsewhere that can affect your spine. One way this can happen is by increasing the load […]
In many parts of the U.S., coronavirus lockdowns are in effect due to the dangerous rate at which the virus is spreading. Even if this isn’t the case in your area, restrictions and limitations related to COVID-19 have definitely had […]
Remote health technology was already rising in popularity before COVID-19 came along. However, this global health crisis has made remote healthcare visits even more appealing and practical, especially for spine-related issues. If you’re new to what’s also referred to as […]
Occasional numbness that results from sleeping in an awkward position or sitting for too long is usually not much to worry about. But if you’re occasionally dealing with symptoms of this nature that are occurring more frequently, especially in your […]
Back pain, in general, isn’t all that unusual. In fact, roughly 90 percent of adults have acute or chronic spine-related aches and pains at some point in their lives. Still, this doesn’t mean back pain should be considered normal. Actually, […]