Experts in the medical field are constantly researching and designing ways to improve upon methods used to give patients the best care possible. This is evident in the area of spine surgery, where professionals have developed the technique of minimally invasive spine...
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...
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...
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...
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...
