Roughly 80% of people will experience back pain during their life. 90% of those will deal with at least one additional episode. But there are some who deal with episodic back pain, meaning pain that comes and goes regularly. This type of pain will often impact daily...
Every day millions of people struggle with managing chronic back pain. Living with chronic back pain creates issues for many people. Daily, work, and recreational activities can become problematic (and painful). Not only that, but the mental stress and strain that...
If you have ever dealt with sciatica, then you know the horrible feeling. That sharp, radiating, burning pain that travels through your butt and down your leg. Maybe you have back pain as well, but maybe not. Popping pain killers, heat/ice, trying anything you can to...
Did you ever just wake up with neck pain? And now you are having trouble turning your head and functioning. This is an all-too-common story told by people with neck pain. Often when questioned, many cannot think of anything that caused their pain. Some will say they...
Those with severe or long-standing back pain wonder if back surgery is their only option to get rid of the pain. Many will say they have tried everything and seen many different medical providers. Some follow all recommendations to a “T” while others merely go through...
Have you ever had back pain so severe you can’t stand up? Pain so severe that it literally prevents you from moving. This is a routine event affecting millions of people. Sometimes the pain comes out of nowhere. It just seems to strike with seemingly little movement....
Those with a meniscus injury wonder whether it requires surgery. The answer really is it depends. There are many factors at play as to whether a meniscus injury requires surgery. With that in mind, let’s discuss those factors. One, is it impacting your daily life and...
Is an injury stopping you from exercising as you would like? Are you having difficulty getting started with a new program due to some ache or pain? Are you nervous that exercising may cause pain? If you answered YES to any of those questions, then it is time to do...
Are you unable to turn your head due to neck pain? Not only is it a literal pain in your neck, but it also can greatly inhibit your daily life. Being unable to turn your head can cause many issues. It can impact the ability to communicate with others around you. It...
Have you experienced a pinching feeling reaching overhead? That bothersome pain only present in a narrow range and goes away as soon as you get the arm lower again. You may even get a similar pinching feeling reaching in other directions as well. This description fits...