Get up and Get Moving! How Inactivity Can Increase Back Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain of almost any type, including back pain, you are at risk for developing a physical “disuse” syndrome. This syndrome describes the effects on the body…
Back Problems
Could Your Back Pain Result from Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of lower back pain. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. Degenerative disc disease refers to the pain, and sometimes…
Are Spine Problems Causing Your Foot Pain?
Foot pain can be very difficult to manage, as most of us spend a significant time on our feet each day. From ill-fitting shoes and injuries to conditions like tendonitis…
6 Healthy Habits to Prevent Back Pain
Although figuring out what is causing your back pain can be tricky, preventing pain is actually quite simple. It’s all about relieving pressure, reducing strain, protecting the spine, and strengthening the…
Is Your Lower Back Pain Caused by a Herniated Disc?
If you are experiencing lower back pain, you may have a herniated disc. This blog post provides an overview of discs, as well as the symptoms and treatments available for…
Is Artificial Disc Replacement the Solution to Your Lower Back Pain?
For patients suffering from lower back pain, surgery may be the next option after conservative treatment has failed to help, or if the pain is unmanageable for mobility. If you…
Is Your Back Pain a Spine Compression Fracture?
A compression fracture is the type of fracture in the spine that is usually caused by osteoporosis. Compression fractures are also referred to as vertebral fractures, osteoporotic fractures, or wedge…
How to Sleep Well When You Have Back Pain
If you have back pain, you probably take steps each day both to prevent and alleviate that pain. From using lumbar pillows and ergonomic chairs to stretching and following your…
4 Spine-Healthy Outdoor Exercises
From fresh air to bright sunshine, spending time outdoors is an excellent way to boost your energy and your mood. Add in some spine-healthy exercises, and your time outside has…
2 Bad Habits to Quit for Better Spine Health
Most of us have them – bad habits that keep us locked down under their persuasive power. However, some of those bad habits are dangerous to our health, including our…
