Located in the buttocks by the hip joint, the piriformis muscle contributes to almost every motion of the hips and legs. If this often overlooked muscle becomes irritated, it may affect the nearby sciatic nerve. When inflammation or irritation of […]
Glancing at books and notes for hours at a time may help you make the grade, but it can also literally be a pain in the neck. Most instances of neck pain experienced during long study sessions are due to […]
Affecting approximately 5 to 7 percent of the population, spondylolisthesis is a condition that results in a bone of the spine (vertebra) slipping below an adjacent bone and shifting the natural alignment of the spine. There are two types of […]
Constant sitting can be a source of pain you either experience on and off throughout your day or later at home. A happy medium between having access to certain items in your workspace and easing stress on your spine may […]
Chronic pain is different from occasional aches and pains in many ways, including the fact it may also have an impact on other aspects of your health. Growing evidence suggests ongoing pain may elevate blood pressure by consistently stimulating the […]
Nearly 50 million Americans are living with some degree of chronic pain. When such pain is experienced in the neck or back, spinal cord stimulation therapy (SCS) may provide welcome relief. Approved for use in the U.S. since the late […]
Considered rare and not fully understood by medical experts, tailbone pain (coccydynia) is nonetheless distracting for those who experience the condition either occasionally or on a regular basis. Located at bottom of the spine, the tailbone (coccyx) is considered a […]
For many people, making a trip to the local pharmacy is usually the first attempt at resolving minor back or neck pain. Though over-the-counter medications may provide much-appreciated relief, there are some potential side effects you should be aware of […]
Though more often developed in childhood, adult tethered cord syndrome can go undetected until later in life. Related to spina bifida, this condition is characterized by a spinal cord located in an abnormally low position within the spinal canal. Spine […]