A pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) sends a signal to the brain that generates some level of pain and discomfort. Since the symptoms of a pinched nerve can mimic other conditions or affect more than just the neck […]
Since laptops have gained popularity over the last several years, people have been using them for nearly every form of communication, as entertainment venues, for completing schoolwork and for conducting business. As the devices’ usage increases, individuals are becoming more […]
Normally associated with the sudden “whipping” or jolting motions common during car accidents, whiplash can occur during any instance when your neck suddenly moves backward and forward. The intensity of those movements often affects muscles and joints within the cervical […]
What you consider excruciating lower back pain may be described by someone else with the same issue as a mild discomfort. Since back and neck pain can be highly subjective in terms of how someone describes their level of pain, […]
There’s nothing like the thrill of a road trip as a quick getaway from the stress of everyday life. However, you may not be able to escape occasional back pain, especially if you plan to do a lot of driving. […]
As nice as a professional massage can be, it’s not always something you can easily squeeze into your busy schedule or something everyone can afford on a regular basis. However, spine surgeons in Los Angeles note, you can still effectively […]
Whether you prefer Beethoven or Taylor Swift, there’s evidence to suggest that the music you like may work as a non-surgical spine therapy to help you manage your chronic pain. The concept of using music to soothe patients isn’t new–it’s […]
More and more individuals today spend most of their working hours at a desk in front of a computer. Prolonged sitting and holding the head forward in order to view a monitor screen often result in chronic neck and back […]
If you’re like most people, you probably hold your smartphone or tablet in your hand while glancing down to read received messages and compose new text messages several times throughout your day. If so, you could be increasing your risk […]