Radiating pain relegated to one leg or accompanied by discomfort extending to the thighs, buttocks, or hips may be linked to the sciatic nerve. The longest single nerve in the human body, it can also be a source of frequent […]
A potential source of lower back pain is the mattress you sleep on every night. At one time, it was thought firm mattresses were best for back pain. However, research has shown several types of mattresses may benefit people with […]
Characterized by soreness and pain triggered by movement, neck stiffness is a fairly common complaint. In most instances, this type of neck pain is a temporary inconvenience not related to a serious medical condition. Knowing what triggers to avoid, or […]
Yoga is a form of exercise that is gentle enough to promote the healing of back pain without a significant risk of further injury. Hatha yoga in particular may help heal back pain by zeroing in on specific muscle groups. […]
Sciatica is a common source of pain for many Americans. Stemming from pressure on the sciatic nerve that starts in the lower back, pain from sciatica ranges from mild to severe and is often felt in the hips, thighs, buttocks, […]
Placed directly into the affected area of the spine, epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are often used to manage lower back or radiating nerve pain. In use since the 1950s, epidural injections are generally considered safe and effective for most patients. […]
Some people living with chronic pain are firm believers in the long-held assertion that a drop in temperature means aches and pains will get worse. Others dismiss such claims as nothing more than an old wives’ tale. Though there is […]
According to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain affects more than 30 million Americans, often resulting in the need for minimally invasive back surgery or another type of treatment. Most of this pain is preventable to some extent by keeping […]
Back surgery is a last resort for most people. Nonetheless, it’s something more than 200,000 Americans undergo each year. If you do reach a point where Los Angeles back surgery is your most promising option for relief, there are certain […]