Almost everyone will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Although it could occur anywhere in your back, it will most likely affect the lower back. Back pain can be acute, stemming from a fall or minor injury and be short-lived, or chronic, caused by a serious injury or condition and lasting for…
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Why Should You See a Pain Management Physician?
Chronic pain is a prevalent problem in the United States, largely because we’re living longer and longer. More than 100 million Americans say that their constant pain impacts heavily on their daily life and greatly affects their overall well-being. If chronic or intermittent pain is regularly impacting your life, it may be time to seek…
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How Can I Relieve My Neck Pain?
A stiff neck can cause pain and interfere with daily activities. Although there are many causes of neck pain, the most common reasons are bad posture – often from sitting at a desk for long periods, a pinched nerve, an injury, or when the neck becomes locked in an awkward position, such as while sleeping….
Benefits of Going to Physical Therapy
Many people think of physical therapy as a bit of a chore, but you should actually be excited about it – you’re going to get your body back to normal again. You’ll have one-on-one coaching on strengthening and stretching the part of your body that has been injured or is recovering from surgery, and you’ll…
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What Causes a Bulging Disc?
As we get older, the protective cushiony discs between the vertebrae in our spine can dry out due to dehydration of the disc material, which is cartilage. When this cartilage dries out, it loses its integrity and can begin to slightly flatten out between its two vertebrae. This causes the disc to be compressed and…
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Dr. Bradley D. Ahlgren of Algren Spine in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is excited to bring you the latest information about research and advancements in orthopedic spine conditions, treatments, and surgery. This blog will also be used to post updates about our practice and keep in touch with our patients. We invite you to share this…
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