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What is a Herniated Disc?

What is a Herniated Disc?

You’ve probably heard of a slipped disc, or maybe a ruptured disc, that causes terrible back pain. The technical name for this injury is a herniated disc. Inside each of the discs that separate the vertebrae along your spine is an inner core called the nucleus...
Exercises and Stretches for Sciatica Pain

Exercises and Stretches for Sciatica Pain

The sciatic nerve reaches from the back of the pelvis, through the buttocks, through both legs, and ends at the feet. Sciatica pain occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed. In addition to pain, many patients also experience weakness or numbness...
Back Pain

Back Pain

The second most common reason that Americans visit a doctor is back pain, with up to 85% of people experiencing significant back pain sometime during their lives. It’s difficult to perform your daily activities well when you’re having back trouble. Your back is...
How Ergonomics Relates to Back and Neck Pain

How Ergonomics Relates to Back and Neck Pain

Maybe you’ve heard the word “ergonomics” but don’t really know what it means. It is the study of the workplace as it relates to the person working in it. Ergonomics involves designing and developing equipment, room layout, and strategies in a work environment to best...
Understanding Mid Back Pain

Understanding Mid Back Pain

Back pain can occur in various locations of the back, and the mid back is no exception. The muscles, ligaments, bones or discs of the thoracic spine may become irritated or injured, leading to various degrees of discomfort along the middle part of the back. The...