We don’t want you to slow down just because you’re getting older. Staying active and getting regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body at any age, but it can be hard to stay active if you’re dealing with chronic or severe back pain. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at … [Read more...] about The Most Common Back Issues In Active Older Adults
Why Does My Back Pain Get Worse When Sitting?
Sitting down is supposed to be a recovery position for your body compared to more stressful positions like standing or moving, but for a small portion of people, the act of sitting is actually quite uncomfortable. Sitting changes how stress is dispersed in our body, and it tends to increase the … [Read more...] about Why Does My Back Pain Get Worse When Sitting?
4 Overlooked Factors That Can Make Back Pain Worse
The vast majority of Americans will deal with back pain at some point in their life, and when you need to treat back discomfort, you want to know that you are pursuing the right treatment methods. However, sometimes we aren’t always aware of how our actions or choices can end up affecting the … [Read more...] about 4 Overlooked Factors That Can Make Back Pain Worse
Preparing For Your Return After Spine Surgery – A Room By Room Guide
Even minimally invasive spine surgery typically comes with weeks or months of recovery and rehab, and it’s highly likely that you’ll be physically limited for an extended period after your operation. You’ll do the bulk of your recovery at home, so it pays to prepare for your return ahead of time. In … [Read more...] about Preparing For Your Return After Spine Surgery – A Room By Room Guide
How To Fix Your Back Pain For Good
When it comes to back pain treatments, people oftentimes try to find the quickest way to relieve pain. Some of the most popular back pain searches on Google are for fast or quick back pain treatment options, and we even wrote a blog last week on instant back pain relief. But when it comes to back … [Read more...] about How To Fix Your Back Pain For Good
Is Massage Therapy An Effective Treatment For Back Pain?
Anyone who has ever received a professional massage knows just how relaxing and soothing they can be, so it stands to reason that targeted massage could be an effective treatment for certain spine-related issues. If you’re dealing with back pain, should your first call be to a spine specialist or a … [Read more...] about Is Massage Therapy An Effective Treatment For Back Pain?
Why Empathy Is So Important In A Back Pain Doctor
It seems like healthcare is moving at a faster pace than ever before. Many providers are being asked to see more patients, which in turn limits the amount of time they can spend with each patient if they want to keep their schedule on track, and this can cause the doctor-patient relationship to … [Read more...] about Why Empathy Is So Important In A Back Pain Doctor
4 Tips For Helping A Loved One With Back Pain
Back pain is an incredibly common issue, and you probably know some friends or family members who are dealing with or who have dealt with back problems in the past. Spine pain can be extremely isolating and frustrating, which is why it can be so beneficial to be an ally to someone who is working to … [Read more...] about 4 Tips For Helping A Loved One With Back Pain