Not all back pain is created equal. Some spinal aches and pains come on suddenly and go away fairly quickly, while other symptoms develop slowly and sometimes stick around long enough to seriously affect daily life. There are also instances […]
It’s often said you are what you eat. When it comes to your spine, these words ring even truer. In fact, making an effort to follow a well-balanced diet can be more impactful than you may realize, especially if you […]
It’s no secret that physical activities often trigger spine-related pain, whether it’s from climbing up stairs, making certain motions while playing sports, lifting heavy items, or carrying out duties at work. However, there are times when seemingly unrelated actions such […]
When most people think of back pain, they tend to think of either older adults or individuals who work in jobs requiring heavy lifting or repetitive movements. However, teens are just as vulnerable to spine-related aches and pains under the […]
Most people don’t think about the origin of chronic back pain (CBP) until they’re living with it. Even then, there’s a tendency to attribute spine-related discomfort to things like overdoing it at the gym, work-related tasks, poor posture, or injuries […]
Even though your body is about 60 percent water, you still need to make an effort to stay hydrated to keep this complex “machine” running efficiently. While the importance of water is well known, it’s estimated that about 75 percent […]
Some people claim they know cold weather is coming because they can “feel it” in their bones. There are also some individuals who believe a drop in temperature also worsens their back pain. Does cold weather cause back pain? The […]
Most of the 23 discs that make up the human spine are in the middle back (thoracic spine) area. However, it’s the spongy supportive structures in the neck and lower back that often contribute to disc-related pain because spinal discs […]
Sciatica is a common source of lower back pain that often extends to parts of the lower extremities. The longest single nerve in the human body, the sciatic nerve runs from the lower back (starting at segment L3) into the […]