If you are older and have a nagging feeling you’ve lost some height, it’s not necessarily in your head. It could be in your spine. Changes in bones, joints, and muscles play a role in the loss of height with […]
The decision to have spine surgery is often made after months or years of living with persistent or disruptive pain. While most people focus on the possibility of living without pain post-surgery, there are many smaller steps involved outside of […]
Back pain is something most of the population will experience at one time or another. Most of the time, a little rest or taking a break from certain activities is all that’s necessary to resolve the issue. Other times, a […]
When a portion of a spinal disc is irritating a nearby nerve root, it’s referred to as a herniated disc, and initial attempts at relief typically involve specially recommended exercises, anti-inflammatory medication, hot and cold therapy, and other conservative remedies. […]
It’s only human nature to assume pain felt in one part of the body is related to something in the same area. However, this isn’t always the case. For instance, a disc pressing on a nerve in the lower back […]
More than half of the 3 million or so new whiplash cases that occur in the United States each year involve chronic pain, meaning discomfort lingers for 4-6 months or more. While often associated with car accidents, whiplash injuries can […]
More than half a million spinal decompression and stabilization procedures are performed each year in the United States. Robot-assisted surgery, minimally invasive methods, and other advances in technology have made such operations safer and more successful. Some patients do just […]
The purpose of sleep is to restore and rejuvenate. Tissue healing occurs during the deeper REM (rapid eye movement) stages of sleep, which can be a good thing for the back and neck. To reap the many rewards of a […]
Affecting men and women equally, lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common medical complaints in the United States. The good news is that most LBP is sudden and short-term. However, if steps aren’t taken to avoid stressing […]