Since sciatica symptoms often affect hips, thighs, and legs, spending extended periods in one position can be painful, as is often the case when traveling. For most people, it’s difficult to avoid triggering discomfort that can range from pins and […]
Temperature therapy in the form of heat or ice is one of the most common remedies for back pain. However, these methods aren’t always meant to be interchangeable. In some situations, it makes better sense to apply ice, and other […]
If you’re among the 60 to 70 million Americans living with back pain, your first priority is to make it go away, or at least reach a point where it’s manageable. There’s often no harm in using a heating pad […]
Sciatica itself is not a condition, but usually a response to pressure coming from somewhere in the lower spine. Symptoms related to sciatica can include mild hip, thigh, or leg pain associated with certain movements and muscle weakness. While most […]
Chronic back pain can impact every aspect of your life. You may reach a point where you start skipping certain activities likely to trigger more discomfort, which could mean increased isolation and loneliness. If you’re facing similar experiences, there are […]
It can be tempting to take a break from exercise or skip regular trips to the gym if you’re experiencing back pain. However, doing so could actually weaken muscles that support your spine. Weight-training may be a welcome source of […]
More than half of all adults in the United States will experience back pain at one time or another. Oftentimes it’s nothing more than a temporary inconvenience, while other times the only way to find relief for the pain is […]
One of the least discussed yet surprisingly common issues related to back pain is constipation, which may either aggravate existing back pain or contribute to newly experienced discomfort. The resulting back pain is usually due to the added strain placed […]
More than 500,000 back-related surgeries are performed each year in the United States, with the most common procedures being decompression and spinal fusion. Santa Monica surgeons understand why most people want to avoid any type of spine surgery when possible. […]