Your Guide to the Least Invasive Spine Procedures
Back pain is the leading cause of work-related disability in the United States. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at least once in their lives. If you require treatment for back pain, we know how hard it can be to commit to surgery. You want to find […]
Read MoreManaging Back Pain in the Winter
With 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 MoreWhat Can You Do If Spine Surgery Does Not Work?
If 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 MoreHow Weather Changes Affect Your Joints
Before even looking at the local weather report, you can feel it — deep pain radiating through your joints and knees. It’s been a rumor for several decades that unexpected temperature drops or rainy afternoons can worsen arthritis and joint pain, but is this theory actually true? Many doctors believe […]
Read MoreAquatic Therapy for Osteoarthritis
This content was medically reviewed by Baher S. Yanni, MD, on June 4th, 2019. Osteoarthritis (OA) affects around 27 million people in the United States. It’s a leading cause of disability in the elderly. OA has no cure. However, you can obtain osteoarthritis relief through methods like aquatic therapy to manage how it impacts […]
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