Aging changes the body in some ways. Around the spine, the muscles and ligaments that support proper body mechanics may weaken, and the bones that make up the spine (vertebrae) may degrade. These changes do not happen without consequence. As degradation continues around the spine, it is possible for narrowing, or stenosis, to occur. Lumbar …Read More
Just because the numbers say that approximately 80% of us will suffer back pain at some point and that about 31 million Americans are in pain this very moment, does not mean we have to accept back pain as the norm. Many of those who are living with acute or chronic back pain aren’t quite …Read More
Neck injuries affect hundreds of thousands of people each year. As if the initial injury is not bad enough, many people who experience pain from irritation to the cervical spine complain that certain situations seem to make their discomfort worse. What situations? Stressful ones! Does Stress-related Neck Pain start in the Head? Chronic or even …Read More
Sciatica is a group of symptoms that can sideline you from the game of life. The burning, the tingling, the numbness in the buttocks, thigh, calf, and foot can become distressing and distracting. If you struggle with these symptoms, what you want is relief, and you want it as quickly as possible. To get that, …Read More
Age affects the body in a number of ways. While you may expect a few more aches and pains as you grow older, you may be surprised at the effect that passing time has on your spinal health. We all age, but not all of us develop head, neck, or back pain as we do. …Read More
A neck injury is something that, if asked, we would all say we hope to avoid. Any amount of damage to the intricate structures of the cervical spine could lead to chronic head and neck pain, and even symptoms that seem completely unrelated. While you may feel as though you place priority on taking good …Read More
Yoga is a form of exercise that offers a lot more than the average run around the track. This activity provides extensive physical and psychological benefits to people of all ages. On the flip side, yoga can also be the unwanted source of a lot of pain. Whether you are new to yoga or your …Read More
The pain that results from a herniated disc or other spinal injury or abnormality can be more than a chronic nuisance. It can be downright debilitating. Individuals who suffer from ongoing pain may benefit from spinal fusion surgery. The procedure involves the placement of a synthetic bone or bone graft into the space between two …Read More
Sciatica is often discussed as though it is a problem. Make no mistake, we understand that it can be debilitating, and that is problematic. Technically, though, sciatica is a symptom of something else going on. The burning, tingling, numbness, or general pain that characterizes this condition can make it difficult to perform daily activities, to …Read More
The spine is a complex community of bones, joints, nerves, blood vessels, and other vital tissues. Each component performs a necessary task. The discs that sit between each vertebrae in the spine are there as natural “shock absorbers” that cushion force against adjacent bones. There are two parts to each disc, a gel-like center, and …Read More
