Lower back pain is the most common type of spine-related pain people experience. It’s also the leading cause of worldwide disability. One of the reasons lower back injuries occur so often is because of the many ways the spine can […]
If you have a bee allergy, you’re probably familiar with the EpiPen. It’s a device that injects epinephrine immediately into the bloodstream to constrict blood vessels and open airways to restore the ability to breathe clearly. What if the same […]
Back pain that’s a regular part of your life can affect everything from how you feel when you first wake up in the morning to your ability to participate in your favorite activities. Many people with spine injuries and their […]
Nearly 300,000 Americans are currently living with spinal cord injuries. Such injuries can be devastating and life-changing. The treatment and management of symptoms related to an injury directly affecting the spinal cord depend largely on the severity of the injury […]
Back injuries and physical therapy (PT) often go hand in hand. PT in all its various forms is one of the most common treatment and recovery recommendations for back injury patients. This is primarily because it’s a highly customized approach […]
Roughly 35 million Americans provide some type of unpaid care to adults 50 or older. Whether you care for an older family member or are a paid healthcare professional, it’s safe to assume you’ve likely experienced spine-related aches and pains […]
Getting dressed is something most people take for granted. However, if you have a back injury, the twisting, reaching, and bending motions that are usually necessary to complete the act of getting dressed can make this routine task very difficult […]
Your body has a sort of biological clock that controls internal processes such as sleep, and this mechanism is referred to as circadian rhythm (CR). It’s no secret that your natural sleep patterns can be affected by things such as […]
Car accidents are the leading cause of spine-related trauma, which may involve severe muscle strain, fractures, disc damage, and whiplash. A common contributing factor to vehicle accidents that can result in spine injuries is distracted driving. In fact, one study […]