Back pain is all-too-common and unfortunately, pinpointing the exact cause can be a challenge. If you’re waking up with back pain every day, you may be wondering what’s happening during the night to cause it. Could it be that your mattress is too old, too firm or not firm enough? Or maybe it’s because you’re …
Scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to curve, is often thought of as something that only happens in children. But the diagnosis isn’t just for kids: scoliosis can also happen in adults, who may live with it for years without developing symptoms. Others keep it at bay with regular exercise and healthy living. For some, …
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Up to 80% of Americans report experiencing back pain at some point during their life. Often, it’s lower back pain. However, pain can occur anywhere along the spine or the broad canvass of the back and may be caused by any number of conditions—some acute and some chronic. Despite working as a spine surgeon caring …
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The spine plays a critical role in the body’s structural network, keeping you upright and connecting different parts of your musculoskeletal and nervous systems. While debilitating back pain afflicts eight out of 10 adults at some point in their lifetime, the spine’s structure is something you may rarely consider—unless you have scoliosis. Recognizable by its …
Scoliosis, the medical term for curvature of the spine, affects millions of Americans, an estimated 2 to 3% of the population. For the most severe cases—curves that exceed 45 degrees—surgical intervention may be necessary. But for the majority of people diagnosed with scoliosis, your doctor will advise non-invasive treatments, each clinically proven to forestall the …
Your initial appointment to see a spine doctor can feel a bit daunting at first. If you’ve never been treated for back and spine issues, you might be unsure of what to expect. On top of the back pain you’re likely experiencing, there are the additional considerations of paperwork, questionnaires and overall uncertainty about your diagnosis, treatment …
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If the body’s skeleton was a building, the spine could easily be considered its foundation. A not-so-healthy spine can cause pain and functional issues from the head—which rests atop the spine—to the arms, trunk and legs. I routinely see this in my practice. While a crick in the neck or a knot in the back …
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Working long hours or engaging in heavy physical activity can take a toll on your body—and frequently, on your back. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 adults at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a constant, dull ache to a sudden, sharp …
Back pain. It’s an all too familiar story. You wake up on the weekend with a whole day of activities planned and you notice a small soreness or ache in your lower back. You can’t think of anything you did over the last couple days that would have caused this pain, but you shrug it …
Unfortunately for many of us, low back pain is extremely common. Thankfully, this back pain is often caused by muscle problems and usually gets better with time and physical rehabilitation. However, some forms of back pain are caused by structural problems in the bone, discs, nerves and joints of the spine. Examples of these causes are disc herniations, …
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