Back pain is not something that happens only later in life or only after a traumatic injury. People of all ages and walks of life get back pain. Here, we look at some of the common reasons pain may occur in your thirties. As you browse them, keep in mind that it is very beneficial […]
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Back pain is one of the most common complaints expressed by adults of all ages. It may result from an injury or may occur without much evidence as to why. This is what can make back pain difficult to understand. However, some symptoms can provide clues regarding a potential underlying cause. Here, we outline some
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When we think about hazards in the workplace, we may envision warehouses with lots of moving parts or laboratories that work with caustic chemicals. The workplace that is set up in the home may look completely safe. For the most part, there are few risks faced when your trip to work involves walking a few
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Low back pain is one of the most common problems experienced by adults all over the world. Tension, aching, radiating pain, and other symptoms are often related to age. They are also related to repetitive motions like pulling, reaching, straining, bending, and twisting. Without proper body mechanics, one wrong move could land you in bed
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An important aspect of considering surgery for a herniated disc is knowing what to expect on the road to recovery. Patients are often interested in details such as when they can return to work, when they can drive, and when they can expect to resume their normal pace of life. This can vary from one
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The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It begins in the lower back, known as the lumbar region. From there, this nerve splits into two sections, each traveling through the buttock, down the leg, and to the foot. The sciatic nerve supplies nervous system energy to the thighs, lower legs,
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As the novel coronavirus has made its rounds across the country, medicine has had to adapt in numerous ways. The first strategy that was tried was full closure. Since then, we’ve learned more about the virus and how to protect ourselves and each other. In doctor’s offices and other clinical settings, sanitization practices have increased.
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A pinched nerve can seem like a minor nuisance. Sometimes, it is referred to as having a “krick in the neck.” Maybe that’s just something our grandparents would say after waking up with neck pain. Regardless of what we call it in layman’s terms, a pinched nerve in the neck is something to pay attention
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It is a common misconception that spinal surgeons want to perform surgery on their patients. In reality, doctors who specialize in spinal procedures generally prefer to see their patients respond well to conservative, non-surgical modalities. It is only when these treatments do not improve the situation or when an injury is too severe for nonsurgical
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Sciatica is a relatively common problem that can occur for many reasons. The term refers to the compression of the sciatic nerve and the symptoms that result from that compression. The sciatic nerve travels from the low back down the buttocks and backs of the legs. Sciatica symptoms typically only occur on one side of
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