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...
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...
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...
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...