It’s not surprising that back pain ranks as the most common medical complaint. What you may not realize though is that back pain can be caused by some everyday things in your life beyond the obvious activities (e.g. sports injuries, […]
Sciatica is a term used to describe pain originating from the lower back that travels to the buttock and legs via the sciatic nerve. Starting at the lower end of the spinal cord and continuing along the back of the […]
Unlike other common diseases, fibromyalgia is a collection of symptoms that suggests the presence of a specific syndrome. Women are 10 times more likely to experience its effects than men, and most fibromyalgia patients are between the ages of 25 […]
People, by nature, often bend over and reach to pick up an item causing the muscles that support the spine to carry the workload. Unfortunately, this inefficient method of lifting oftentimes results in back injury and pain. Back injuries, in […]
While most people come to us seeking motion-preserving spine treatment for spinal pain and discomfort, many clients are surprised by some relatively common causes of back pain. Although people of all ages and activity levels experience back discomfort resulting from […]
Herniated discs can be caused from a variety of reasons including improperly lifting a heavy object, trauma to the spinal column, and degenerative processes. Although general back pain is caused by a wide variety of factors, spine surgeons note that […]
A study published in Spine magazine supports previous data by Australian researchers suggesting that a high BMI (body mass index) may be an indicator of future spine conditions. Normal weight BMI is 18.5 to 24.9. A BMI ranging from 25 […]
Most people experience some type of lumbar discomfort during their lives. In fact, back pain is often the most common reason that individuals seek medical assistance and miss work. The problems that patients often experience tend to stem from either […]
Upper back pain is usually caused by an injury to the area, but it also can occur as a result of bad posture, poor body mechanics when lifting and degenerative disc disease. Finding relief for discomfort can be achieved by […]