If you’re experiencing back pain, you’re not alone. Around 80 percent of adult individuals have low back pain during their lifetime. It’s the leading cause of job-related disability and the primary contributor to missing days of work. You can experience back pain from: A fall An accident Changes that occur in your spine as you… read more
Many patients find acupuncture helpful in relieving their chronic back pain. If you consider trying acupuncture for your condition, you may have a few questions, such as how can you use acupuncture for chronic pain, and can acupuncture relieve chronic back pain? Find the answers and more in this short guide. How Does Acupuncture Relieve… read more
When you run, it places repetitive stress on your back. If you’re already dealing with lower back pain issues, it’s critical you do what you can to reduce lower back strain. Lower back pain after running is common among new runners. But it’s also prevalent in runners who haven’t run in a while and come… read more
Lower back pain is an overview term used to describe the pain you feel in the lumbar, or the lower portion of your spine. This type of back pain affects about 80 percent of adults and is the number one cause of job-related disability. Further, research shows nearly 10 percent of the population worldwide deals… read more
When you get lower back pain, you might reach for an anti-inflammatory and a heating pad. Maybe you should be grabbing a glass of water as well because dehydration can cause back pain. Most people are unaware of the link between proper hydration and the discs between your vertebrae. How Does Dehydration Cause Back… read more
Having chronic back pain? You may want to put out the cigarette. The link between smoking and back pain is relative to many Americans. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States, affecting 8 out of every 10 Americans at some point in their lives. A major part of… read more
While there are no definite numbers, it’s estimated that as many as 500,000 Americans are suffering from foraminal stenosis. That means that approximately one in every 650 people in the United States are suffering from this condition, which can be incredibly painful. If you’ve been diagnosed with foraminal stenosis, you might be looking for answers… read more
About 65 million American adults suffer from some kind of lower back pain in any given year. For many of these patients, the diagnosis will be degenerative disc disease. This is a very common cause of back pain and one of the most commonly treated conditions in our spine clinic. If you are suffering from… read more
Having back surgery is a big deal for a patient. By the time most patients reach the point where they require surgery, they’ve been suffering with the pain for a long time. This is usually the last resort. Surgery offers a sense of hope; that finally, after everything they’ve been through, they’ll be on the… read more
If you’ve ever dealt with a pinched nerve, you know how painful it can be. A pinched nerve occurs when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by bones, muscles, tendons, or cartilage. This pressure can cause debilitating pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness. Keep reading to learn the ins and outs of pinched nerves.… read more
