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What Is Spinal Stenosis And How Does It Cause Back Pain?

Back pain is one of the most common health issues that we face today. It also accounts for around 264 million sick leaves every year in the United States alone. So, it’s only fair to assume that...

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Bulging Disc Causes and Treatment

Bulging disc affects the upper layers of your spine, called the cervical vertebrae, named rightly so because these seven bones support our head and help in its mobility. These bones also have a...

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Everything You Need To Know About Arthritis

Arthritis is a condition where the joints get affected and can have over 200 variations, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. This condition results in tenderness or swelling of the joints and is...

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Herniated Disc Causes and Treatment

A herniated disc (or a slipped disc) is a condition where the soft jelly-like disc in between the vertebrae protrudes outside touching or pressuring the spinal nerve. This is a common phenomenon faced...

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10 Fast Facts You Should Know About Lower Back Pain

A very common statistic is that 80% of all people will experience some sort of back pain at one point in their lives. And while for some of these people it will only be a minor occurrence, for most it...

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3 Simple Stretches To Relieve Back Pain

Is your back always hurting and you can’t figure out why? Most of us spend a great deal of time sitting down, spending the day at our desks and the evenings on our couches. We don’t think about how we...

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Can Food Cause Back Pain?

Can Food Cause Back Pain? Did you know that the food you eat may be contributing to your back pain? Chronic pain is often linked with chronic inflammation. Inflammation, which plays a major role in...

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What Can Cause Sudden Lower Back Pain?

It’s safe to say that most of us are no strangers to back pain.  There are times when you know why your back hurts. It could be that you spent too much time sitting down in front of the computer or it...

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How To Avoid Back Pain When Gardening

Is your back pain making gardening difficult? There are many reasons why your back might hurt when you garden. Poor posture, not warming up, or lifting items incorrectly are just a few of them. It...

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What’s the Difference Between MRIs, X-Rays, and CT Scans?

Doctors can diagnose a number of conditions with imaging tests. There are, however, several differences between each one. MRIs, X-rays, and CT scans can all be used to look at internal structures like...

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