How the Spine Changes as We Age
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and the spine is no exception. Over time, the spine can lose some of its strength and flexibility, leading to a…
How To Prevent Spine Injuries
Spine injuries can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, improper lifting techniques, and sudden impacts or falls. In order to prevent these types of injuries, it…
How To Protect Your Knees As You Get Older
Knee pain in older adults is a common problem. As you move and walk, your knees suffer from wear and tear over time. Other factors can cause pain in the…
Exercises To Improve Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Are you suffering from sacroiliac joint (SI) pain? The SI joints exist where the spine and hip bone meet and can be aggravated through age, injury, or overuse. This pain…
How to Sleep with Lower Back Pain
There are a series of structures woven into the lower back. The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae, each of which has shock-absorbent discs, and holds them in place with ligaments.…
How to Sleep With a Herniated Disc
Your first question to your orthopedic specialist, once you are diagnosed with a herniated disc, is likely to be “How can I reduce this pain?” Getting a good night’s sleep,…
Chronic Neck Pain? What Should You Do?
About half of all adults in the country complain of neck pain at some point in their lives. Most of the time it is acute pain that will resolve itself…
What You Should Know About Hip Pain
There are a variety of hip-pain causes, including arthritis, injuries and troubles with your hip socket. Almost anyone can experience hip pain, but it most likely occurs in people who…
Lower Back Pain
Low Back Pain is one of the most common reasons why people go to the doctor. It is estimated that over 80% of people will have some sort of lower…
Benefits of Microdiscectomy vs. Discectomy
A lumbar herniated disc often means you are living with pain in the back, arms, or legs. Usually, a combination of physical therapy and pain medication can be an effective…
Why Does Herniated Disc Pain Hurt More at Night?
There’s nothing more rejuvenating than a good night’s sleep, so when back pain keeps you from getting the rest you need to be your best, it’s natural to start exploring…
How to prevent a Herniated Disc
A herniated disk is a result of the rupture of the outer lining (annulus fibrosus) of the disks that allow the inner substance (nucleus pulposus) to push through, not only…