About Pain
Back Surgery May Not Be the Answer
For people suffering from chronic, debilitating back pain, relief can’t come fast enough. Sometimes pain sufferers rush into surgery, thinking they can “cut away” the pain and finally experience freedom from it. Unfortunately, even though more than 600,000 Americans opt to undergo traditional open back surgery every year, it’s estimated that up to 40 percent…
Read MoreTo Sleep, Perchance to Dream
For most people, there’s nothing quite like a really good night’s sleep. That’s because sleep is nature’s therapeutic elixir. It helps your body heal, recharge and restore itself. It can lead to more energy, better stress reduction and an improved sense of well-being. If you’re not getting the seven to eight hours of sleep a…
Read MoreA Compact Disc Without the Music
The human spine is formed by 33 interlocking bones called vertebrae. Located between each pair of vertebrae is a disc that’s composed of tough and bony connective tissue surrounding a soft, gelatinous center. The role of the disc is to hold the vertebrae together and act as a shock absorber between the vertebrae, cushioning the…
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