Spine. Conditions

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

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

Unfortunately, the duration and severity of a single episode cannot be predicted based on the onset, location of pain, or even the initial severity. There are three general categories of pain—acute, chronic, and recurrent acute. The good news is that even if the exact source of pain is not determined, usually acute pain subsides over […] Read More