Nobody wants to be bothered by chronic back discomfort, but spine pain is one of the most common issues that people over the age of 50 deal with on a regular basis. Tens of millions of Americans deal with back pain each day, but not everyone tries to treat it. In fact, many people simply try to grit … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Why People Ignore Their Back Pain
How to Safely Exercise After Spine Surgery
If you need to undergo a spinal procedure, odds are you’ll have to progress through weeks or months of rehabilitation before you can get back to doing some normal activities, like driving, working or exercising. Even when you’re cleared for these activities, you want to be smart about how you … [Read more...] about How to Safely Exercise After Spine Surgery
How Is A Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy Performed?
The goal of any spinal treatment is to successfully correct the problem in the least invasive way possible. This is why conservative care in the form of physical therapy, weight loss and stretching techniques are oftentimes the first treatments pursued. However, if surgery becomes an eventuality, a … [Read more...] about How Is A Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy Performed?
Why Does My Back Always Hurt When I Bend Over?
Bending over to pick up something off the ground is an easy task, until one day it’s not. Oftentimes this difficulty is caused by a problem in your spine, which can take on more stress as you bend down to grab something off the ground. If bending over has recently become painful or you can no longer … [Read more...] about Why Does My Back Always Hurt When I Bend Over?
Could Anti-Inflammatories Actually Prolong Back Pain?
When you develop a new pain in your back or you overdo it with exercise and experience some swelling or soreness, you may opt to take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication. This is considered fairly standard practice, but new research suggests that this may not be the best way to care for … [Read more...] about Could Anti-Inflammatories Actually Prolong Back Pain?
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 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