Despite being a fairly common complaint, lower left back pain can sometimes be difficult to diagnose because there are many potential sources of this type of discomfort. While go-to remedies such as resting for a day or two or using […]
The causes of back pain can sometimes be mysterious. This is because there are many factors that can play a role in the discomfort experienced, how long it lasts, and what triggers it. While it’s easy to see how something […]
Injections provide temporary relief from back pain when other attempts at pain management such as heat therapy and physical therapy exercises aren’t successful. They work by delivering a local anesthetic and some type of anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected […]
While you can get plenty of beneficial exercise from walking the green as you work your way through a round of golf, you may also find yourself experiencing unexpected back pain. Low back pain is especially prevalent among golfers because […]
Because your spine consists of a series of interconnected nerves and related muscles and soft tissues, any related discomfort may affect your body in unexpected ways. This is often the case with sciatic nerve pain, which is typically felt in […]
Even when spine surgery goes well, the recovery period can have its ups and downs. This is especially true during the early stages of healing. It’s understandable for patients to look for ways to stop thinking too much about post-surgery […]
As you age, your spine may be affected by the gradual wear of supporting discs and conditions such as osteoarthritis, degenerative scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease. These changes sometimes result in a narrowing of the spinal canal that can reach […]
The bones and discs of the backbone are susceptible to gradual wear and tear that may contribute to spine-related aches and pains. Aging also causes vertebrae to wear away and shrink and spaces around the spinal canal to progressively narrow […]
Cleaning is one of those tasks that will always be on your to-do list. However, some common house cleaning chores can be a source of spine pain as you bend, turn, and make repetitive motions with your arms, shoulders, legs, […]