Your discs prevent your vertebrae from rubbing against one another. Your discs, however, are sensitive and may wear out over time. As the lining of the disc thins and the disc becomes less flexible, you’re more at risk for the outer lining tearing – also known as a herniated disc. Fortunately, a herniated disc treatment…
Archives for October 2020
Protect Your Back: Preventing Spinal Injuries
The spine is a load-bearing structure essential in keeping you stable while you move around and change postures. Despite its strength and durability, the spine can still suffer injuries due to acute trauma or chronic diseases. Even if not all accidents are preventable, there are many ways to reduce the risk of spinal injuries drastically….
5 Reasons to Call Your Spine Surgeon if You Have Spinal Stenosis
Are you constantly ignoring your back pain? If you have pain in your back that is slowly but progressively getting worse and worse, it may be time to see an experienced orthopedist who can give you a quick but thorough evaluation. One of the issues that can cause unexplained but worsening back pain is spinal…
How Chronic Spinal Pain Treatment Can Improve Your Overall Health
Your risk of developing back pain increases with heavy activity and as you simply get older. Several spinal conditions can cause pain in the back, including degenerative disc disease, a herniated disc, and spinal stenosis. Fortunately, there are a number of methods for dealing with chronic spinal pain, and some of them can even help…