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You should call your healthcare provider if you experience: ·       Back pain with fever. ·       Bowel or bladder control issues. ·       Leg weakness or pain that moves from your back down your legs. ·       Pain that worsens, causes nausea or sleeplessness or interferes with daily activities. Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10040-spine-structure-and-function Read More

Strong back muscles can protect your spine and prevent back problems. Try to do back-strengthening and stretching exercises at least twice a week. Exercises like planks strengthen the core (abdominal, side, and back muscles) to give your spine more support. Other protective measures include: Bending knees and keeping back straight when lifting items. Losing weight, […] Read More

Up to 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point. Vertebrae and disks can wear down with age, causing pain. Other conditions that affect spine health include: Arthritic conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Back strains and sprains. Birth defects such as spina bifida. Bone spurs (jagged edges on vertebrae that put pressure on […] Read More

As painful as it can be, the exact source of back pain is often difficult to identify or pinpoint. In fact, there are numerous possible pain producers including muscles, soft connective tissue, ligaments, joint capsules, cartilage, discs, and nerves. These areas may be pulled, strained, stretched, or sprained through everyday activities—exercise, lifting, playing a sport, […] Read More

Up to 80% of Americans experience back pain at some point in their life. Vertebrae and disks can wear down with age, causing pain. Other conditions that affect spine health include: • Arthritic conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis (AS). • Back strains and sprains. • Birth defects such as spina bifida. • Bone spurs (jagged […] Read More

The 33 vertebrae make up five distinct spine segments. Starting at the neck and going down toward your buttocks (rear end), these segments include: • Cervical (neck): The top part of the spine has seven vertebrae (C1 to C7). These neck vertebrae allow you to turn, tilt and nod your head. The cervical spine makes […] Read More

A healthy spine has three natural curves that make an S-shape. These curves absorb shocks to your body and protect your spine from injury. The pine consists of: • Vertebrae: The spine has 33 stacked vertebrae (small bones) that form the spinal canal. The spinal canal is a tunnel that houses the spinal cord and […] Read More

The spine, or backbone, is the body’s central support structure. It connects different parts of the musculoskeletal system. The spine helps you sit, stand, walk, twist and bend. Back injuries, spinal cord conditions, and other problems can damage the spine and cause back pain. The spine is a complex structure of small bones (vertebrae), cushioning […] Read More

There is no simple answer to this question. Treatments for chronic back pain will vary depending on the type and source of the back pain. If a treatable source of the pain is found, then the underlying process can be addressed. When the underlying cause is either not specifically identifiable or not amenable to treatment, […] Read More

Lifting and bending are often major culprits when it comes to the onset of back pain. Using proper lifting and bending techniques will help reduce stress on the lower spine and help eliminate injuries. Follow these tips: When bending and lifting, make sure to bend your knees so that your legs help distribute the weight […] Read More