Chronic back pain, back pain that lasts longer than 3 months, may originate from different conditions, including injury, bacterial infection, cancer, or stress. Without a thorough examination and advanced tests, it’s challenging for physicians to figure out what causes chronic back pain in a specific patient.
Read More »After the long cold winter, spring is finally in the air. As the weather starts to warm up, it’s time for us to get active again, for fun and for good health. If your wish to get in shape and avoid back pain this spring, here are 4 easy activities you can do to help you achieve your goals.
Read More »The King of Spain just had back surgery this past Sunday. According to the palace, the surgery was successful. But still, the king had to stay at the hospital for about a week. And it will take him another 2 to 6 months to recover, according to the surgeon who performed the surgery.
Read More »Undergoing back surgery can be scary. But if you need back surgery to treat a spinal condition, here are a few tips that can help you prepare for it.
Read More »Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that permanently fuses two or more vertebral bones together. A graft (a human or synthetic bone), metal rods, screws, plates, or cages are often used to hold the bones together. Once the bones are fused together, there will be no movement between them. Spinal fusion puts additional stress on the vertebrae next to the fused portion of the spine. As a result, it increases the risk of degeneration.
Read More »Recently, a friend of mine fell on the ice while walking to his car. After he got up, his lower back was painful. And the pain intensified when he tried to walk. So he couldn’t help but wonder if he should go to see his doctor. If you have a similar experience, you probably wonder the same thing. Is the back pain serious? Should I go to see a doctor?
Read More »Degenerative disc disease refers to the gradual deterioration of the intervertebral disc. The intervertebral disc consists of a soft central part called the nucleus and a tough outer ring called the annulus. A healthy disc is basically made up of water, a group of fibrous protein called collagen, and another class of protein called proteoglycan. As we age, the disc begins to lose its water content and gradually becomes dehydrated.
Read More »Unless you live in a warm climate where flowers still bloom and you can still enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, you may find that winter is just not the most pleasant season. First of all, winter limits the number of opportunities for outdoor activities like walking and cycling, which is good for our health. For many people, taking a walk in the winter is simply a dreadful thing to do.
Read More »Sciatic nerve pain is generally caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Because the sciatic nerve runs from the lower back to the back of the leg, sciatica nerve pain can be felt in the lower back, hip, the back of the thigh, the back of the lower leg, as well as the sole of the foot. In most cases, the pain is felt on only one side of the body.
Read More »The holidays are coming up. As the song sings, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. However, the holidays are also known as stressful times. There are so many things to do: clean the house, buy holiday presents, arrange family gatherings, and cook holiday meals. The list goes on. The endless to-do list unfortunately can cause stress, anxiety, as well as back and neck pain.
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