In an increasingly digital world, neck pain is an incredibly common problem. People of all ages are finding themselves with stiff, sore necks after long days spent craning over mobile phones, laptops, and computers. Neck pain can also be caused by jarring, impact events such as auto accidents, and slipping and falling. The good news …
Even simple activities like driving and getting dressed can be a struggle when dealing with neck pain. If this discomfort persists or if it increases in intensity, you may need to schedule an appointment with the doctor. But which doctor should you see? Although your general practitioner can certainly prescribe pain relieving medications, a chiropractic …
When your spine has an abnormal sideways curvature, it is called scoliosis. Although most people have heard about this condition, the majority do not understand the health dangers and pain involved. National Scoliosis Awareness Month takes place every June to educate you about detecting scoliosis and helps improve your understanding of this condition. One of …
Back pain, in general, is something experienced by roughly 90 percent of the population at one time or another. One of the areas often affected is the lower back, which is especially susceptible to added stress and strain from lower body movements. While it’s not realistic to avoid every possible instance of lower back pain, …
It is estimated that 40 percent of U.S. adults will be affected by lower back pain caused by the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve can cause lower back pain from the buttocks radiating through the lower back, hips, and the back of the legs. The sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerves in the …
Getting up and moving around is probably the last thing that you feel like doing when struggling with back pain. Although many doctors recommend combating this discomfort with bed rest and over-the-counter pain medications, movement may be the best source of relief. Mild to moderate cases of back pain are usually the result of stiff, …
Sciatica is a common problem that occurs in a great number of people at some time in their lives. The sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body, runs from the lower end of the spine, through the pelvis and down the backs of the legs. As a result, compression of the nerve …
Scoliosis occurs due to an abnormal curve in the spine. It most commonly develops as a person goes through puberty. This condition affects how the spine forms. Different people might have different degrees of scoliosis, and the symptoms can vary widely. For those who experience serious pain related to the condition, there’s a common question: …
Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed. This causes pain to flare along the path of the nerve, which runs from the lower back through the legs. Most people only experience sciatic pain in a single leg, rather than both. There are several factors that can lead to the …
Up to 20 percent of the adults in the US experience some form of neck pain. There are a variety of things that can cause ongoing neck pain, most of which are related to musculoskeletal issues. The next most common causes are neurologic, meaning that they’re related to your nerve function. The last category is …
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