Spine

Sleeping, Posture, Exercising, Hydration & Prevention Most of us, at least once in our lifetime, have experienced neck pain or maybe an accident or event that caused neck pain. Neck pain is more prevalent in women rather than men, and at least 13% of adults in the US suffer from neck pain. Neck pain usually […]

A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pulposus, which is the gel-like inner substance of an intervertebral disc, breaks through the annulus fibrosus, which is the tough, outer rim of the tire-like structure. Pain is the most common symptom. However, nerve compression and inflammation can cause other symptoms including numbness, tingling and/or weakness in the extremities can […]

Recovering from Spinal Surgery What to Expect When You’re Fully Recovered For patients who have chosen to have back surgery, setting aside the time to get ready for the post-surgical recovery period is a smart idea and will, for the most part, enhance their experience when they return home. The treating doctor and nursing staff […]

Ankylosing spondylitis can cause tendons, joints,  and ligaments that are attached to the spine to swell. It’s an inflammatory condition which can lead to the bone formation and possibly cause fusion of the vertebrae. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis which can lead to the loss of flexibility. Regular exercise and maintaining proper posture […]

Peripheral neuropathy, also sometimes called neuropathy or neuritis, occurs as a result of nerve damage. It is a common complication of diabetes and it may also be a result of infections or injuries or it may develop due to exposure to certain toxins. Typical symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include pain and burning or numbness and […]

Those who have back and neck problems all want to get well, get their lives running, and hopefully get back to work. Surgeries focus on decreasing pain to help people with these problems back to normal. Normally, proper exercise and care are all that’s needed but sometimes surgery is required to reestablish the full function […]

What is Back Surgery and How is it done? A back surgery is sort of a last resort for when your doctor has subjected you to various treatments to ease your back pain. But more often than not, people who undergo back surgery tend to reap a whole lot of benefits, certainly much more than […]

Fibromyalgia Tips To Help Reduce Stress in the Body 1. De-Stress The symptoms of fibromyalgia can be triggered by stress, so finding ways to minimize stress can help improve the quality of your life is one of the best fibromyalgia tips. One quick and easy way to control the amount of stress your body feels […]

Lumbar lordosis, more commonly known by many as swayback, is a condition of the spine where there is an increased inner curvature in the lumbar area, namely in the lower portion of your back. A human spine actually displays a certain amount of lordosis, but when the lordosis being exhibit increases to a certain point, […]

A lot of people experience back pain every day. Living with the pain can make life harder than necessary, back pain can cause you to miss out on things and activities that you may enjoy and prevent you from accomplishing simple day to day tasks. Quick fact: According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders […]