Spinal Meningitis
Spinal Meningitis is an inflammation of the membrane surrounding your spinal cord, usually caused by an infection. Meningitis can be treated easily if early detection occurs, but if not it…
Back Problems
Spinal Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, more simply known as arthritis, is commonly thought of a disease that affects the joint and bones. While arthritis is manageable, it generally poses some type discomfort or limited…
Pillow Talk: How Your Pillow Choice is Affecting Your Neck Pain
Now that we know the majority of adults also experience neck pain in their lifetimes as well as back pain, we can begin to focus on the ways to prevent…
Cervical Disc Pain: What YOU Can Do About It
You may notice that as you grow older, you begin experiencing more and more pain in your neck and shoulders region. Most adults are unaware of the constant stress that…
Alternative Therapies for Chronic Back Pain
With chronic back pain affecting 8 out of 10 adults, it’s no wonder that the field of treatment for back and spinal injury is so vast and varied. While surgery…
Minimally Invasive Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain remains one of the number one reasons for adults seeking out medical attention, and is currently one of the most expensive conditions to treat. The costs of…
Is Smoking Causing Lower Back Pain?
Is Smoking Causing Lower Back Pain? While there have been multiple studies on the effects that smoking and tobacco have on the body, most people are not aware of the…
Work Related Back Injuries: What Are the Risks?
Many jobs require a certain level of physical exertion which can often lead to back pain and injuries down the line. While any job involving manual labor should have safe…
Whiplash: When to See a Doctor
Whiplash is the set of injuries that occur to the soft tissue areas of the neck when it’s suddenly propelled or distorted. It typically affects the muscles, tendons, and ligaments…
Back Pain and Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is a major nerve that extends from the lower part of the spine down the back of each leg, and often causes a lot of pain when…
