When people hear the phrase bulging disc they become concerned. Many think shots or surgery are or will be necessary. What you should know is bulging discs are common and do not necessarily mean anything bad. If you are over 40, there is a good chance you have at...
Scoliosis is more common than people think. For those unfamiliar, scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. Often it will develop without a specific cause. Many wonder if there is anything they can do about it. The answer to is it depends. There are many questions and...
Have you ever felt like you were unable to stand tall? Either that you could not stand straight up or were leaning off to one side. These are common issues people with back pain may experience. For some these issues tend to be episodic. And when these issues occur,...
Have you ever woken with excruciating back pain getting out of bed? This is a common statement made. In many instances people will say they did nothing other than get out of bed the same way they do every day. But there is often more to the story. More to the story?...
Is there anything that can be done for this numbness and tingling in the legs? The answer to this question will depend on exactly what the source or cause of the symptoms is. Some issues will be more amenable to treatment. Let me explain the potential causes and...
Have you ever felt like bending backwards for back pain relief was the thing to do? At times bending backwards absolutely can be pain relieving, but not always. Back pain is a major epidemic in this country. Everyday millions of people suffer from back pain. Work is...
Many people feel they can’t sleep due to back pain. It is a rather common complaint for those suffering. Often people question whether the issue is their mattress. This leads to many spending thousands of dollars trying to solve their problem by buying a new mattress....
Bulging and herniated discs are common, and most do not require surgical intervention. This statement may be a shock to many reading, but data suggests this to be true. What if I told you that about 50% of people over the age of 40 have at least one bulging disc. Then...
Surgery for back pain should always be the last resort. No one should ever rush into a surgery (unless a medical emergency) as there is no going back from the procedure. Once a person’s normal anatomy is changed, it will never be the same again. While one problem may...
Living with back pain is something millions of people do every single day. You may have previously read the stat that 4 in 5 people will deal with back pain at some point. And then 90% of those will experience multiple episodes. Thus, statistics suggest people need to...