6 Non-Surgical Treatments for a Pinched Nerve
Pinched nerves aren’t a single condition, but rather any situation where nerve tissue becomes compressed by surrounding nerves, creating symptoms. You can have pinched nerves in your neck, lower back, hands, legs, or virtually anywhere in the body where tissue like bone, tendons, cartilage, or muscle can press against nerves. Usually, pinched nerves respond to rest [...]
When Is Spinal Cord Stimulation a Good Choice for Chronic Lower Back Pain?
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 39% of American adults suffered from some level of back pain. While it’s a temporary condition for many, about 16 million of them have chronic back pain that’s severe enough to limit regular daily activities. When back pain becomes chronic, it becomes more [...]
5 Reasons Why Spine Surgery Is Your Best Treatment Option
Back and neck pain result from a wide range of spinal conditions. Fortunately, most heal naturally, although you may need to alter activities and modify aspects of your life in the weeks and months that follow. When it’s successful for you, natural healing is the best course of action. However, not every problem affecting the [...]
Keep It Simple: 4 Simple Life Changes to Relieve Neck Pain
Something as simple as too many pillows or an outdated eyeglass prescription can add strain on your neck, which can load your day down with pain. Sometimes, fixing a chronic ache or pain is as easy as making a small change to your routine. Addressing these things now, when neck pain is an annoyance, can save you [...]
Three Telltale Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
Herniated discs don’t always cause pain or other symptoms, but the complexity of the spine and its associated structures means there’s always a chance a complication will arise due to displaced disc tissue. Considering the loads that everyday living places on the lower back, discs in the lumbar region are the most likely to suffer [...]
When to Consider Lumbar Laminectomy for Lower Back Pain
Back pain is one of the leading causes of missed work days in America. Almost 65 million people report a recent experience with back pain. While most recover in a few weeks, around 16 million experience chronic pain that’s serious enough to restrict their daily activities. A common cause of lower back pain is spinal stenosis, any situation where [...]
6 Symptoms of a Pinched Nerve
Nerves play several roles in your body, such as processing sensations, controlling muscles, and keeping automatic systems like breathing and heartbeats online. Despite these heavy duties, nerves are delicate and vulnerable to pressure from inflammation or out-of-place tissue. When a nerve becomes inflamed or irritated by this contact, it’s often called a pinched nerve. You might [...]
