A 40-hour workweek comes with an array of challenges. One problem that often remains unseen for many is the onset of back pain. Yet, treatment can last for years—or eternally when it does present. You do not need to fret!
Often caused by poor posture, injury, or inactivity, back pain at work […]
Dealing with chronic pain can impact every aspect of your life. Chronic pain typically begins after an injury or due to a medical condition, and lingers long after expected recovery.
You can differentiate chronic pain from short-term by how long it lasts. Chronic pain lasts longer than three months. […]
Back pain is a nearly inevitable part of life, and an estimated 80 percent of the population will experience it at some point. While most back pain can be addressed through self-care, sometimes the pain is more severe and needs professional care.
Often, it is not the actual muscles that hurt, but […]
Low back pain and stiffness are common among runners. Running is an excellent exercise, but involves a repetitive impact on your joints. People with lower back pain can find it difficult to run or jog for any distance or length of time, often leading to additional pain like sciatica.
If you’re a […]
Unfortunately, spine pain is a very common and many people experience some degree of daily pain. It can be debilitating and greatly lower the quality of your life due to chronic pain or immobility caused by spinal distress. Thankfully, we’re here to help you reduce and aid in your spinal health with a […]
Long recognized as one of the most effective treatments for inflammation-related pain conditions and autoimmune disorders, steroid injections can provide a degree of long-term pain relief, decrease inflammation and enable the patient to move more freely and comfortably.
Corticosteroids are synthetic versions of cortisol, […]
Pain can be an unfortunate part of life. It’s the way that your body signals an underlying problem. So you schedule an appointment with your doctor, get medication prescribed, and the pain gradually fades away with time. But, for people suffering from chronic back pain, this is not usually the case. Conditions such […]
Chronic pain is a severe condition that can affect your quality of life. With chronic pain, your body keeps sending pain signals to your brain.
Chronic pain lasts over 12 weeks without any indication of getting better. It can compromise your mobility, flexibility, and strength, affecting your day-to-day activities and leading to […]
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SJD) also known as Sacroiliitis, is a condition that directly affects the sacroiliac joints that reside in the lumbar region of the spine. These joints sit right where the spine and pelvis connect with several ligaments supporting them. Studies show that almost everyone will experience lower back pain at […]
Sciatica is a term often used to describe pain that radiates from the back, buttock and down the leg. It can disturb daily activities, quality of life, and cause pain, discomfort, and limit function. Pain radiating down the legs can be caused when the nerves get pinched, and a painful signal can […]
