Sometimes a cough is a mere annoyance. Other times, it feels as though you can't stop no matter how much you want. It often leads to pain in our body, especially in the back. Since we can expect to suffer from 2 to 4 colds every year, it's useful to learn how to relieve back pain from coughing. This way, you're prepared no matter how often that common cold comes back. Listed below are the…

Lower back pain is on the rise. Research suggests that the current cases, with around 619 million people affected worldwide, will rise to a staggering 843 million cases by 2050. Factors like population expansion and aging will play a role in this growth, although additional factors can increase your risk. Of course, if you've been researching to weigh your options for your own back pain, you…

Feeling back pain? You're not alone. Across the world, 619 million people suffer from lower back pain. Lying down to sleep is one of the few natural relief methods for those with chronic back pain. Yet when you wake up the following day, the back pain gets worse, not better. This robs you of quality sleep and starts the day off with a kink in your spine. Fortunately, there are sleeping…

Are you suffering from chronic pain even after undergoing spine surgery years ago? You're not alone. Research shows more than 72 million U.S. adults suffer from lower back pain. That's more than the number suffering from heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. If you are dealing with a high level of pain after a previous spine surgery, a revision spine surgery might be right for you. Let's…

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 2.5 million work injuries take place throughout the country each year. The good news is this number has decreased by almost 2% in recent years. But the bad news is there are still entirely too many work injuries occurring on an annual basis. A work injury can be anything from a laceration to a concussion. But the most common work…

Failed Back Syndrome (FBS) affects between 20-40% of patients who have undergone back surgery. The condition can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. No one wants to live with chronic pain, disability, depression, and other psychological symptoms. Yet, many people who suffer from it know little about FBS and their treatment options. Continue reading and you'll soon know…

Are you considering a spinal surgeon for your chronic pain or spinal-related condition? You're not alone. Over 300,000 spinal surgeries take place every year in the US alone. However, you don't only have to visit a spinal surgeon on the day of your operation. Spinal surgeons may be the next step to finding the proper care for your needs. So, who is a spinal surgeon, and what are the…

Back pain is often something we joke about or share common ground with as we get older. You may wake up with a crick in your back and take it simply as a sign of the times. Everyone has experienced back pain at some point in their lives, so it can be easy to dismiss it. However, some types of back injuries are debilitating and require immediate attention. 72.3 million Americans suffer from…