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Neck pain often has a postural or functional source, a problem stemming from muscle and other soft tissue injuries. It can result from trauma, such [...]

As many as 2% of Americans may develop herniated spinal discs every year, most commonly in the lumbar region. The lower back typically carries the [...]

As many as 40% of American adults may have a run-in with sciatic nerve pain. The group of symptoms collectively called sciatica results from irritation of the largest [...]

May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about this debilitating disease and its treatments. A collection of over 100 types of joint conditions, arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the country. While not as high profile as degenerative conditions in the knees or hips, your lower back can suffer [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Something as simple as too many pillows or an outdated eyeglass prescription can add strain on your neck, which can load your day down with pain.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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]