It’s easy to take for granted all of the rotating and stretching the neck does throughout the day – unless you’re coping with neck pain. Whether you suffer from chronic neck pain, or you simply slept in an awkward position, a stiff and achy neck can put quite a damper on your day. Fortunately, you […]

Many people who are suffering from back pain and other joint issues turn to chiropractors for assistance. If you’re seeking relief from these issues, chiropractors can provide care that your physician may not – but it can be difficult to choose one from the thousands of chiropractors practicing in this country. By following a few […]

Modern life has taken a turn toward the sedentary, with much of the workforce moving from more physically demanding careers in sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing toward office-based work that often leaves employees planted in front of a screen all day. If you find the most physically strenuous portion of your day to be […]

When it comes to your overall spine health, there are a number of risk factors that can potentially increase the likelihood that you will have to deal with the symptoms of a degenerative spine condition at some point in your life. As we age, our spines naturally begin to deteriorate as a result of years […]

One of the biggest misconceptions that many people have when it comes to traveling is that a vacation in Europe is unreasonably expensive. It’s easy to see the magic of Paris, London, Rome, and Berlin as being faraway lands that are mostly unreachable by those constricted by tight travel budgets. Yet with a little forethought, […]

If you’re suffering from neck or back pain, you’ve likely sought out conservative treatment options such as pain medications and physical therapy. For many patients, these methods result in considerable pain relief, but they don’t always prove successful for everyone. If these approaches aren’t working for you, perhaps back surgery is a viable solution to […]

If you are experiencing pain in your neck or lower back, odds are that you have sought some type of relief. Many people find that conservative treatments, which often include a combination of medications and physical therapy, can help to alleviate the pain spinal problems can cause. Sometimes, however, these measures may not be enough […]

Laser back surgery can be a compelling alternative to an open back operation for a number of reasons. If you’re considering laser surgery, be sure to speak with your physician about whether or not you’re a candidate for the procedure. Also ask your physician about all of the risks associated with the procedure and make […]

As we grow older, the anatomical components that support the spine in the back and neck naturally begin to deteriorate as a result of normal wear and tear. This deterioration is totally normal, entirely unavoidable, and usually accounts for little more than a loss of flexibility and perhaps some minor aches and pains – symptoms […]

If you were recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis, there’s a decent chance that you asked your physician to repeat him- or herself. Spondy-lo-lis-what? While it may have a silly-sounding name, the condition is no joke. This article will explore many of the most commonly asked questions about spondylolisthesis in a very general sense. Keep in mind […]