Why Back Pain Sufferers Should Begin an Exercise Routine
It’s no surprise that many people who suffer from back pain are hesitant about exercise. A common misconception is that exercise should be avoided when you have back problems. …
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Smart Steps for Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries
Disease and surgery aren’t the only reasons people experience back pain. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can result in long-term discomfort, severe pain, paralysis, and even death. These injuries occur when there…
7 Facts You May Not Know About Spinal Stenosis
Did you know that the spine of spinal stenosis patients is narrowed in one or more of three parts, including the space at the center of the spine, the canals…
A Back Pain Sufferer’s Holiday Wish List – Part 2
In our last post, we shared 5 gift ideas for family and friends who suffer from back pain. Here we list 5 more ideas for gifting – or for…
A Back Pain Sufferer’s Holiday Wish List – Part 1
If you know someone who suffers from spine problems and back pain, the best thing to give them this holiday season is the gift of comfort. Below you’ll…
How to Avoid Back Pain During Holiday Travel
During this time of year, many of our holiday plans include travel. While spending time with family and friends is the best part of the holidays, getting to and…
Three Potential Causes of Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
If a patient suffers from continued back or leg pain after laminectomy or discectomy surgery, he or she may have what is referred to as “failed back surgery syndrome.” About…
What You Should Know About the Sciatic Nerve and Sciatica
Sciatica refers to the symptoms of leg pain, tingling, numbness or weakness that originates in the lower back and travels through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in…
Surgical Options for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
In my last blog post, I discussed the symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain, as well as some non-surgical solutions for treating this condition. In this post, let’s look at some…
5 Ways to Treat Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is thought to cause low back and/or leg pain. The leg pain can be particularly difficult, and may feel similar to sciatica…
