Back Pain
Tips for Preventing Degenerative Disc Disease
The human spine consists of a series of bony vertebrae with spongy discs between each bone, absorbing shock and allowing for the flexion, bending, and twisting of the spine during everyday life. These discs are tough and rubbery, but they can crack, swell, break open, and herniate. Degenerative disc disease describes the natural process by…
Read MoreHow to Diagnose Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Failed back surgery syndrome is a large collection of symptoms occurring as part of a series of potential post-operation complications, after a form of back surgery. Different types of surgery can cause different complications, and as such, failed back surgery syndrome often is used more as an umbrella term than as a concrete diagnosis or…
Read MoreSymptoms Coexisting With Lower Back Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore
Back pain is unfortunately a common issue, plaguing an estimated 31 million US adults, affecting roughly 80 percent of people at some point in their lifetime. Yet in most cases, it’s not debilitating. As we age, our bones and tendons become progressively weaker, and the wear-and-tear of existence leads to aches and pains that, in…
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