We often picture back pain developing as a result of severe acute trauma, like what we might experience during athletics or in the event of a car accident. While those are certainly common causes of back injuries, many instances of back pain develop for far less intense reasons. In fact, certain … [Read more...] about Avoiding Common Causes Of Back Pain Around The House
3 Big Mistakes People Make When Self Diagnosing Neck & Back Pain
Back and neck pain are incredibly common ailments, as more than 90 percent of Americans will deal with chronic or acute back pain at some point in their life. Because it’s such a common condition that many people are at least somewhat familiar with, they often believe they can manage the condition … [Read more...] about 3 Big Mistakes People Make When Self Diagnosing Neck & Back Pain
How To Keep Back & Neck Pain From Slowing You Down
Nobody wants to slow down as they get older, but time and aging will take its toll on everyone. This is especially common in our spine, where the effects of aging and stress can be even more pronounced if we don’t take care of it. Don’t let your spine be the reason why you’re not as active as you … [Read more...] about How To Keep Back & Neck Pain From Slowing You Down
How To Treat Neck Tightness
We often don’t pay much attention to our neck’s range of motion unless pain or discomfort is limiting our ability to have full flexibility. When this happens, innocent actions like checking your blindspot in the car or just turning your head to check your peripherals can become restrictive and … [Read more...] about How To Treat Neck Tightness
5 Tips For Sleeping Better After Spine Surgery
If spine pain is making it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep, a surgical procedure may be able to help. That said, you may still find it difficult to achieve restful sleep in the days and weeks after your operation as your body recovers from surgery. In today’s blog, we share some tips for … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Sleeping Better After Spine Surgery
Is Neck Pain A Normal Part Of Getting Older?
Getting older can be a pain in the neck, but is neck pain a normal part of getting older? Millions of older Americans suffer from daily neck pain, and many of them just assume it’s a normal part of getting older. While we are all prone to some natural degeneration, that doesn’t mean that neck pain … [Read more...] about Is Neck Pain A Normal Part Of Getting Older?
The Causes, Symptoms & Treatments For Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical myelopathy is a blanket term to describe a condition in which part of your spinal cord becomes compressed or impinged in your neck region. This can be caused for a few different reasons, and symptoms can vary from patient to patient. Some patients even chalk their symptoms up to the natural … [Read more...] about The Causes, Symptoms & Treatments For Cervical Myelopathy
Preventing Neck Or Back Pain As You Wait For Surgery
Surgery can be a welcomed relief for patients who have struggled to treat their neck or back pain with conservative treatments, but odds are you’re not going to be able to get in the operating room within a few days of being told you need surgery. Many patients schedule their surgeries weeks or … [Read more...] about Preventing Neck Or Back Pain As You Wait For Surgery