If you’re not working in the medical world, there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of foraminal stenosis. But if you’re familiar with this condition, known for its signature severe back pain and numbness and tingling in the arms and legs, you’ll know that the need for the right treatment […]
Read MoreShoveling snow is an unavoidable reality for those of us in snowy regions. And when the flurries start coming down, many of us start to dread the soreness and pain in the upper or lower back that accompanies snow removal. While thousands of people suffer from snow-shoveling injuries each year, […]
Read MoreWith its snowy backdrops and festive holidays, winter is a wonderful season. Yet when the temperatures start to drop, the risk of developing lower back pain rises. Cold weather and strenuous winter activities and chores can create not-so-pleasant side effects, such as muscle tension, achy joints and acute back pain. […]
Read MoreIf you’re struggling with back pain, you may be asking yourself, “Is back surgery worth it?” and “What is the success rate for spinal surgery?” According to a 2016 review published in the Journal of Pain Research, up to 75.6% of lower back spine surgeries don’t relieve pain completely, signifying a 25.4% spinal or back […]
Read MoreWhen you’re experiencing pain in your upper back or neck that you haven’t experienced before, it could be a herniated disk. While it may worry you, it’s not an uncommon health issue as you get older. You may even develop the condition and not have any symptoms. Are herniated discs common? The […]
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