Atlantic Spine Center Blog

Chronic back pain may not spring to mind as one of the more common problems linked to the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. But this is indeed the case, and relief for RA-associated back…

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), like the name, “it’s a bit complicated,” says spinal surgeon Kaixuan Liu, MD, PhD, who notes that the chronic, inflammatory joint disorder is difficult to diagnose, and…

Dr. Kaliq Chang with Atlantic Spine Center explains neck spasms and how to treat them. Neck Pain or Neck Spasm: How to Tell the Difference Talk about a real pain in the neck: Neck spasms take a common…

When something hurts, it’s natural to want to pop a pill to quickly make the pain go away. But medicine for back pain – depending on the type and how long it’s taken – can come with side effects and…

Thinking ahead to yard cleanup as the chill of fall and winter approaches? Then it’s wise to also know the ways to avoid back strain as you weed, rake and dig your way through your outdoor chores…

Many of the things we buy are items that make our lives easier or better – so why should it be different for our backs? Back pain is a common issue that affects many people. A huge array of products…