According to the Academy of Pain Medicine, almost thirteen percent of the total workforce population experienced a loss of productive time during a two-week work period, due to a common pain condition. Unfortunately, back pain is part of that thirteen percent.
Do you remember when studies were first released stating that cell phones are linked to causing radiation-induced cancer? Well, it seems that smartphones may be putting you at yet another risk: back problems.
Many people would like to get in better shape and be more active. Jogging, swimming, lifting weights, or maybe Zumba come to mind. There is another, lesser known sport which is fun and beneficial that can be recreated in both gym and outdoor settings, rowing.
Summer vacations are right around the corner, which means, long hours spent in the car for many. You want to enjoy your vacation and arrive at your destination safely. Unfortunately, not all car rides go as planned. According to Consumer Reports, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds in the U.S.A. Rear-end crashes can also lead to whiplash when your neck is not protected.
If you are experiencing neck pain along with arm/leg pain consisting of numbness or tingling, the cervical spine may be the culprit. Even though the pain is affecting your arm function, it does not mean that is where the problem originates.
