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The Facts about Degenerative Disc Disease

The Facts about Degenerative Disc Disease

The discs in your spine are a crucial part of your anatomy. They are the cushions between your vertebrae that allow you to live your daily life without pain or immobility. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) occurs when the discs wear down. This is a natural part of the...
Spinal Stenosis and Ways to Treat It

Spinal Stenosis and Ways to Treat It

The term stenosis means that an opening of the body has become abnormally smaller or narrower than it should be. Therefore, spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal has narrowed and places pressure on the spinal cord. Description The spine consists of a series of...
Exercise Your Way Out of Lower Back Pain

Exercise Your Way Out of Lower Back Pain

If your lower back is hurting, chances are you just want to lay around and rest your back. The thought of exercising may sound like it will hurt or worsen your condition. Surprisingly, experts like spine surgeon Dr. Charla Fischer in New York City say that the...
The Facts about Degenerative Disc Disease

The Facts about Degenerative Disc Disease

The discs in your spine are a crucial part of your anatomy. They are the cushions between your vertebrae that allow you to live your daily life without pain or immobility. Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) occurs when the discs wear down. This is a natural part of the...
Dealing with Chronic Back Pain

Dealing with Chronic Back Pain

Back pain is no stranger to many people, with nearly 80 percent of adults suffering from the condition during their lives. Many people experience acute or short-term back pain that lasts only a few days to a few weeks and even may resolve without the care of a...