Chronic Pain
Lumbar Herniated Disc + Lesser-Known Pain Relief Tips
The lumbar region, or the lower back, is the point in the back most prone to injuries and pain. Many of the pain conditions associated with the lower back begin with the spinal discs between your vertebrae. These spinal discs are tough on the outside, and soft on the inside, acting as cushions between each…
Read MoreAcute vs Chronic Pain: Differences and Causes
Pain is best described as a sense – much like smell, touch, or sight, our sense of pain helps us interpret and navigate the world around us and respond to both potential and real threats via our brain’s processing of information. Pain is a preservation tool our nervous system employs to warn us of certain…
Read MoreHow Long Does Sciatica Last?
Sciatica is characterized by pain in one leg, usually radiating through the buttock and sometimes felt down into the foot. Sciatica is caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in the body. The duration of sciatica is determined by the cause, precisely the nature, and severity of the condition causing the…
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