Dealing with Sciatica Pain
Sciatica pain is related to the sciatic nerve, which branches down the spinal cord through the lower back and all the way to the legs. This nerve is the largest one in the body. When it becomes irritated or damaged, the resulting pain can range from minor to severe. The discomfort usually travels...
Tips for Recovering From Surgery
HAVING SURGERY? EXPERTS offer before-and-after surgery tips to promote your full recovery: click here to read the full article
Deciding if Lumbar Fusion is Right for You
If you’re facing the possibility of having lumbar fusion surgery to treat lower back pain, you may find that it is a tough decision whether to proceed or not. There are some misconceptions about the surgery that may make it seem scarier and more debilitating than it really is. Medical advancements...
Try These Neck and Back Stretches After Sleeping on the Wrong Side of the Bed
I swear that my subconscious thinks I'm a professional acrobat. My morning neck and back pain are proof of my many nights spent kicking, turning, and tossing to the point that all blankets and pillows flee the scene... Click here to read the entire article.
What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Everyone ages, but not everyone encounters the same conditions in their bodies as they age. One example is the discs along your spine that act as a buffer between your bones, or vertebrae. It is likely that your discs will exhibit some wear over time, but this does not mean you’ll develop...
Managing Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery
Chronic back pain can be one of the most debilitating and frustrating conditions for patients. It can keep you from doing the things you need or want to do. This common ailment is one of the leading causes of hospital visits, but did you know that there are ways to combat back pain without having...
The Keys to Back Pain: Stretching and Strengthening
If you are experiencing back pain, whether it is sudden and severe or chronic and nagging, it is almost always better to be active rather than sedentary. As long as you make sure your physician agrees, there are things you can do for yourself to help ease your pain and promote healing. One of...
The Lowdown on Pinched Nerves
The nerves in your body form a complex system that transmits sensations between your brain and spinal cord to your muscles and organs. When excessive pressure is put upon a nerve by adjacent muscles, bones, tendons or other tissues, a pinched nerve may occur. The function of the nerve is...
What is ACDF Surgery?
Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure to eliminate neck and back pain related to a problem with discs. The disc is removed from the front or anterior of the neck to reduce pressure from the spine. Then a fusion procedure is performed to stabilize the neck....