Battling Chronic Back Pain & Depression
Battling Chronic Back Pain & Depression
Medical experts commonly describe “chronic back pain” as discomfort that lasts for longer than three months. In some circles, pain may be considered chronic if it simply lasts for longer than the typical recovery time. However, either way you slice it, chronic back pain doesn’t always begin and end at the physical level. In fact, it is often cited that…
Do I Have the Symptoms of Cervical Bone Spurs?
Do I Have the Symptoms of Cervical Bone Spurs?
Neck pain limits the way in which you live your life. After all, when a simple act such as turning your head causes you to experience pain, it can affect your career, ability to enjoy family life, and personal well-being.
People experience neck pain for a variety of reasons. In an age when long hours are spent working at a computer or enjoying time…
Treating Back & Neck Pain with Electrotherapy
Treating Neck & Back Pain with Electrotherapy & TENS
Living with back and neck pain can prevent you from fully enjoying and engaging with life. Unfortunately, there isn’t always an easy answer for back pain relief. What works for one person may not help another. While some people respond to treatments like over-the-counter pain medications or physical therapy, others may need different…
Preventing Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
Preventing Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
From the indescribable moments of hearing your baby’s heartbeat and seeing the first ultrasound to the moment you finally get to cuddle with your newborn, pregnancy is an exciting time. After all, you’re creating a new member of the family—a source of infinite and unconditional love.
Of course, pregnancy isn’t all baby showers and sifting through cute…
Best Exercises for Arthritis Pain
Best Exercises for Arthritis Pain
We all know that exercise is important for our health and well-being. This is especially true for those who suffer from osteoarthritis.
You may think that exercise causes further damage to your painful joints. The exact opposite is true. A therapeutic exercise program can help to relieve pain. It also strengthens the muscles that are designed to protect your…
Unhealthy Habits That Cause Back Pain
Unhealthy Habits That Cause Back Pain
Everyone has bad habits, and unfortunately, they are not easy to break. Some bad habits are relatively harmless, but others may lead to a risk of injury over time. There are many bad practices that contribute to debilitating back conditions such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, herniated discs, and more.
Frequent Offenders
As mentioned, there are…
Is Fibromyalgia Causing Your Neck & Back Pain?
What is Fibromyalgia (FM)?
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder that causes widespread pain, including back and neck discomfort. In addition, the body may also be tender to the touch (known as allodynia). This sensitivity can occur across the entire body, or the pain can migrate to different areas. Along with the many symptoms associated with FM, pain and tenderness can ebb and flow over……
Surgical Treatments for a Pinched Nerve
Surgical Treatments for Pinched Nerves
A pinched nerve (radiculopathy) occurs when too much pressure is applied to a given nerve. This is generally caused by surrounding tissues, such as cartilage, muscles, bones, or tendons. This pressure can stop the nerve from functioning properly. Furthermore, people with this condition often feel pain, tingling, numbness or weakness.
This condition can…
Understanding Cervicogenic Headaches & Neck Pain
Understanding Neck Pain & Cervicogenic Headaches (CH)
Headaches happen for many different reasons. More often than not, it can be hard to determine the type and cause of a given headache. Sometimes, a headache will affect other areas of the body, such as the upper spine, or cervical region.
A cervicogenic headache (CH) feels very similar to a migraine, so they are easy to misdiagnose. That…
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)?
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)?
Normally, standard spinal procedures are done using long incisions down the back. This process is called “open surgery.” When using open procedures on the spine, the soft tissues and muscles need to be moved away. In some cases, tissues even need to be removed. There are many more risk factors involved with this method and the recovery time can be…