It only takes a second or two to fall and land on your lower back. Most of the time, the resulting sharp, intense pain in the affected area is a temporary inconvenience. However, if your tailbone, which is the bone […]
Many different soft tissues work together to provide direct or indirect support to the spine, including thick, connective tissues called ligaments. Specifically, there are 14 main ligaments running from the top to the bottom of the spine that control flexion, […]
The spine’s 33 vertebrae, 23 discs, and supporting soft tissues are capable of handling certain amounts of stress. However, there are times when the spinal cord itself becomes damaged. In fact, approximately 250,000 Americans have some type of spinal cord […]
If you have back pain that comes on suddenly now and then, you’ve probably used some variation of the expression “knots in your back” to describe this type of discomfort, but what does it mean to have a “knot” in […]
Vertigo is a sense of spinning dizziness or a feeling like you’re about to lose your balance, and it’s associated with a wide range of conditions. While usually linked to inner ear infections, vertigo may also be caused by issues […]
When you think of activities that may contribute to back pain, hunting might not be the first one that pops into your head. However, sitting in a tree stand isn’t easy on the spine and the muscles that support it. […]
Most of the spinal decompression or stabilization procedures performed today have high success rates, partly because of the increased use of minimally invasive techniques. This includes fusion surgery, partial or full discectomies, and spinal disc replacement. However, there may be […]
Even if your neck surgery involves less invasive techniques, you’ll need to go through a recovery period. During this post-surgery time, tissues will heal and cervical bones and joints will regain strength. Unlike arms and legs, the neck can’t be […]
With nearly 20 million active participants, tennis is a centuries-old sport that’s growing in popularity in the United States, and not just among older adults. In fact, there’s been a significant increase in younger players in recent years. Tennis can […]