For years, opioids have been one of the most prescribed options for back pain; however, a recent study published in the Lancet medical journal has found that opioid pain medications do not relieve acute low back or neck pain (recent pain that lasts up to 12 weeks) and...
Back pain is a problematic health condition, troubling countless individuals throughout the United States. It includes upper back pain, lower spine pain, lower lumbar pain, and nerve pain. For many Americans, pain relief medications are only a temporary fix for a...
Chiropractor techniques can vary somewhat from practice to practice. However, one constant in the field of chiropractic care is the chiropractic adjustment. People who suffer from neck or back pain may consider seeing chiropractor for treatment. However, not everyone...
Degenerative disc disease is a fairly common condition associated with our natural aging process. In many cases, degenerative disc disease can cause pain and discomfort in the lower back. Thankfully there are a few treatment options available for those who are...
One in five… that is the statistic the CDC has confirmed from adults living with chronic pain, including neck pain. That is a staggering number. The agony so many Americans face everyday from chronic pain is massive. 50 million people suffer, and out of that number,...
Back pain can sneak up and immobilize you. It can take away your freedom to enjoy an active lifestyle. The things that were once so easy now are extremely difficult to enjoy because of back pain. How do you get relief from back pain’s tyranny? Well, getting relief...
Did you know that back pain is the most common type of pain adults experience in their life? It’s true, a study was done by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill confirmed that a minimum of 84% of the adults in the United States will definitely experience...
Chances are that you have experienced a back spasm at some point in your life and that type of back pain can be excruciating. It can be an intensely uncomfortable sensation. It may start as tingling or numbness, or a sudden, piercing pain when you move in just the...
Hip pain affects 1 in three adults. This pain can range from mild discomfort to intense pain that interferes with daily life. Hip pain may be the result of an injury, overuse, or age. Relief may come as easily as a few days of rest and self-care. But when the pain is...
Spinal stenosis is a serious condition that, if left untreated, can result in permanent nerve damage or even paralysis. If you suffer from chronic or worsening back pain you may have spinal stenosis. This diagnosis can often be a scary one. Most people who seek...
