Many people struggle with back pain. It can make it difficult to do daily tasks, enjoy hobbies, or even get a good night’s sleep. But there is good news. Back pain doesn’t have to be a lifelong ailment. Doing some easy stretches and exercises can really help reduce your pain and strengthen your back. In…
Epidural treatments have gained a lot of traction over the years as a treatment for pain relief. They involve the direct injection of a potent, anti-inflammatory medicine into the epidural space of the spine. While these treatments cannot resolve all forms of bone and muscle pain, knowing how they work is relevant if you need…
Car accidents, no matter how big or small, can be traumatic to the body. Because virtually every car accident tends to cause a jolt to the body, the impact can throw the delicate spine out of alignment. Let’s talk about some key things your chiropractor may advise you to do and not do after you…
Back pain is a common health problem that affects millions of people. For some, back pain is acute and develops after an injury. Acute pain often improves on its own with rest. However, many people suffer from chronic pain, which is not resolved without treatment in most cases. If conservative treatments like rest and oral…
Your spine houses the spinal cord, which connects every nerve in your body to your brain. Your back and neck muscles all support this critical structure. Your spine also provides stability and flexibility in virtually every movement you make. Due to its strong but delicate nature, the spine can experience damage and pain. But thanks…
If you have chronic or severe back pain, neck pain, headaches, or other types of bodily pain, you probably feel like you’ve tried everything but nothing works. If you still haven’t tried acupuncture, though, then you may be in for a surprise. Many people assume that acupuncture is just an odd Chinese treatment that looks…
While every pregnant woman would love to have the pregnancy be a breeze from start to finish, this isn’t usually the case. Women especially tend to experience back pain during their pregnancy. That is why it is in your best interest to see a doctor who specializes in treating and mitigating back pain if you’re…
Back pain is a common problem among adults. Currently, it is becoming a more frequent issue among kids, with as many as 24% of children and adolescents experiencing it. There are several factors causing back pain in kids and in the majority of cases, it is a result from muscle strain, injury, or overuse. Muscular…
A staggering number of Americans – 116 million, to be precise – have suffered from musculoskeletal pain at some point in their lives, and it has left them yearning for an answer to this prevalent problem. To help these patients avoid long recuperation periods, exorbitant expenses, and persistent pain, many physicians now opt for alternative…
