Spine surgery, no matter how small, is a traumatic experience for your body, and odds are that some pain and discomfort will be present following your operation as your body works to heal. Nobody likes to be in pain, so we work with all of our patients to help reduce their discomfort and make it as … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Controlling Pain Following Spinal Surgery
The Only Miracle Treatment For Back Pain You’ll Need
We understand that when you’re in pain, you’d give just about anything for instant relief. Many companies know this and they prey on your desire for a miracle cure in order to sell you some less-than-helpful treatments that only serve to bolster their bottom line. When it comes to treating back … [Read more...] about The Only Miracle Treatment For Back Pain You’ll Need
Why Does My Back Pain Go Away When I Lie Down?
If we suffer an injury, one of our first reactions is oftentimes to stop what we’re doing and to go lie down in bed to help protect the area from further stress. Oftentimes this helps ease discomfort in the short-term, but after 24-48 hours, controlled exercise and activity is typically better than … [Read more...] about Why Does My Back Pain Go Away When I Lie Down?
Why You Should Treat Your Back Pain Sooner Rather Than Later
Everyone is prone to procrastination at times, but there are some things we just shouldn’t put off when they come up. Back pain is one of those things, but for far too many Americans, they ignore the early warning signs of a spinal issue, and then things ultimately get worse. In today’s blog, we … [Read more...] about Why You Should Treat Your Back Pain Sooner Rather Than Later
How To Return To Normal Physical Activities After A Back Injury
Nobody wants an injury to slow them down, but you shouldn’t just continue on as if everything is normal in the wake of an injury because that can lead to more damage. We understand that you want to get back to your normal life, but you need to be mindful about how you work to return to normal … [Read more...] about How To Return To Normal Physical Activities After A Back Injury
5 Problems Associated With Untreated Back Pain
Some people think that aches and pains are just the price we pay for getting older, and as long as we can grit our teeth and get through the day, there’s no need to see a doctor because of your discomfort. Although some natural degeneration does occur as we get older, it doesn’t mean that pain is … [Read more...] about 5 Problems Associated With Untreated Back Pain
What Happens Before, During & After A Spinal Injection?
If you’re having trouble completing your physical therapy exercises or conservative techniques have become less effective at treating your back pain, your doctor may recommend a more hands-on treatment in the form of a spinal injection. These spinal injections deliver anti-inflammatory and numbing … [Read more...] about What Happens Before, During & After A Spinal Injection?
3 Signs of a Pinched Nerve in Different Areas of Your Spine
A plethora of nerves travel through your spinal canal and extend to your extremities, and if any of these nerves become damaged or compressed along the way, it can lead to painful symptoms. But because these nerves help relay messages to your brain from different areas of your body, symptoms of a … [Read more...] about 3 Signs of a Pinched Nerve in Different Areas of Your Spine