Menopause is associated with almost too many unpleasant symptoms to mention. Women expect to experience hot flashes that they affectionately refer to as their “personal summer.” They may know that they may have a difficult time sleeping and, of course, that their menstrual cycle will not remain as consistent as it has in previous decades. …Read More
The spinal column is a collection of bony structures (vertebrae) and gelatinous cushions (discs). The discs serve the important role of absorbing shock during physical movement. Because they are continually in use, the discs of the spine are relatively susceptible to injury and breakdown. A herniated disc is one of the most common causes of …Read More
Mention sciatica to anyone who has experienced its searing pain and they may cringe. This condition occurs when one or both of the sciatic nerves have been compressed or damaged. The sciatic nerves travel from the lower spine down under the buttocks muscle and into the legs. Due to the situation of these nerves, compression …Read More
The entire body is served by a complex network of nerves, all of which branch off from a singular location, the back. The sheer expansiveness of the nervous system makes it easy to see that problems like impingement or entrapment could occur. Because the spinal column is also highly sophisticated in structure, the opportunity for …Read More
Back pain is usually described generally as “pain.” Some may say their back aches or throbs. Sometimes, back pain can feel like a poke or spasm. Burning, however, is not a term that usually comes up outside of a comprehensive spinal exam. This type of back pain may feel alarming because it seems out of …Read More
The back is a complex part of the body in which the spinal column houses the spinal cord and its intricate network of nerves. These nerves exit various segments of the spine and travel to their associated body part. Each nerve travels along a specific path to reach its destination. Therefore, when an issue occurs …Read More
Spinal injuries can occur for any number of reasons. In some instances, it is a traumatic accident that leads to ongoing back pain. Much of the time, the underlying reason for discomfort and limited range of motion comes down to nothing more than wear and tear. When compression on a nerve root causes numbness, tingling, …Read More
Back pain is an enormous problem for adults everywhere. Studies indicate that back pain is the most prominent reason for missed work days and degraded quality of life. Chronic pain can feel frustrating and also confusing because there are so many potential causes and treatment options that it can be difficult to pin down any …Read More
Suffering from chronic back or neck pain can be draining, both physically and emotionally. On the flip side of living with persistent pain, there is the idea of back surgery. Understandably, most people are cautious about undergoing surgery to correct a spinal problem, even with a full understanding of where and what that problem is. …Read More
Damage to a spinal disc often results in pain, weakness, numbness, and other symptoms. When the area of injury is the neck or cervical spine, these symptoms may affect the fingers, hands, and arms. The cervical spine is quite a delicate area. It includes 7 vertebral segments and multiple discs, each situated between two vertebrae. …Read More
