Pain, cramping, tingling sensations, and general weakness in the lower extremities that contributes to difficulty walking are among the common symptoms associated with neurogenic claudication, a condition often associated with a narrowing of the lower spine, also referred to as […]
It’s not unusual for discs in the cervical spine to become worn with age or damaged due to a sudden injury, as may be the case with a car accident or forceful impact. Oftentimes, medication, physical therapy, and other conservative […]
Caused by a forceful back and forth motion of the head, whiplash is a common neck injury often associated with car accidents. However, whiplash can also result from a hard fall or other motions that place excessive stress on any […]
Referring to pain traveling along the body’s single longest nerve, sciatica is often caused by either a herniated disc in the lower back or age-related spine changes. The resulting discomfort can range from a mild and occasional inconvenience to a […]
There once was a time when your workout routine had to include sit-ups or crunches if you wanted firm abs and a slimmer waistline. However, researchers now know exercises like these have the potential to do more harm than good, […]
There’s something about the feel of the road that many drivers appreciate. However, long hours sitting in a seat exposed to vibrations and accelerations involved with time spent in a vehicle can contribute to back pain. In fact, there’s a […]
When everything is working as it should, your spine is like a finely tuned instrument that flawlessly orchestrates your daily movements. However, when something’s a little off somewhere, it may not be so easy to walk, run, jog, stand, bend, […]
Back pain can quickly become front and center in your life if you’ve suddenly twisted, strained, irritated, or overstressed something. If this discomfort has you visiting your doctor or a Beverly Hills spine surgeon, you’re not alone. Back issues rank […]
Similar to yoga, Pilates is a series of controlled exercises and movements that target core areas like the abdomen and obliques, lower back, buttock, and inner and outer thighs. These same muscle groups either directly or indirectly support the spine. […]