If you or someone you know has experienced lower back pain, you understand how disruptive and painful it can be. Sometimes this discomfort is due to a condition known as a herniated disc. But what is a herniated disc, and what treatments are available? Let’s explore the most common treatment options available for herniated disc…
Dealing with a pinched neck nerve can cause major discomfort and hinder your day-to-day activities. Understanding the causes and treatment options for cervical pain and numbness is the first step to alleviating your discomfort. Here, we will discuss the common causes of the condition, options for managing a pinched nerve effectively, and when it might…
Have you ever experienced back or neck pain that won’t go away? You’re not alone. Back pain is a common issue; sometimes, it can become chronic spinal pain, meaning it lasts for a long time. In some cases, chronic spinal pain improves with non-surgical treatments like injections. In other cases, surgery may be required to…
Our bodies rely on the nutrients from the foods we eat to function, repair and heal, and for maintenance. For people dealing with spine conditions such as lumbar disc herniation, proper nutrition is important. A disc herniation is a result of a crack in the spinal disc, causing the gel-like material to protrude, causing pain…
A herniated disc may disrupt your everyday life and prevent you from performing normal daily tasks. It may also keep you from working or playing sports since you need your back to support those movements. A back injury can also cause pain and weakness, so you should seek treatment as early as possible. Fortunately, you…
You may be wondering what to do after back surgery. Most people have tons of questions about the recovery process. The best way to answer these questions is through research and communication with your surgeon. Recovery is a long process, and the things patients must do to recover can vary from person to person. This…
Many of us are guilty of sitting around most of the time, whether we’re working or relaxing. However, cozy up in the same position for too long, and you’re bound to suffer from a stiff neck, tight shoulders, and back pain. Read on to find out how sitting for long periods can harm your body…
We commonly think of injuries to legs, hips, knees, and feet as “running injuries” and consider back pain, not a running injury, per se, but a nuisance that interferes with our running. However, back pain can often come quickly after bending or lifting the wrong way or running too far before warming up. For instance,…
Sciatica pain can be debilitating. It’s the type of sharp, stabbing pain that travels from your lower back down your hip and leg. If you are feeling the symptoms of sciatica, you may be tempted to remain lying or seated the whole day. However, movement is one of the best things you can do to…
Spinal pain, which can involve back pain and/or neck pain, may be caused by everything from trauma to inactivity to repetitive-motion injury. People who work in the fields of medicine, construction, factory, retail, landscaping, driving, farming, or even desk jobs are all at risk of developing an aching back and neck. Although your job may…
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