Do you suffer from a herniated or bulging disc? Or do you know someone who is suffering with a herniated or bulging disc. If you are like me, I personally know a handful of people in my life who deal with this debilitating condition. This article is going to focus on the causes of a disc bulge. Bulging or herniated discs oc … Read More

Did you know that you may have a fractured Vertebra and not even know it? For most people who have a vertebra fracture, pain is a part of their everyday life. They wake up thinking about it, and they go to sleep thinking about it. However, this is not always the case when dealing with fractures. It is possible to have fract … Read More

Kyphosis is a condition in which there is an abnormal protrusion of the upper back. It is an abnormality that can occur as a result of a degenerative disease, developmental issues, endocrine diseases, birth defects, tumors of the spine, trauma and so on. There are two types of kyphosis: postural kyphosis and structural kypho … Read More

If you suffer from back pain, it is most likely you have taken or currently take pain medications. Back pain can at times be unbearable and it is only natural to reach for the closet pain medication to soothe the pain. The thing is, traditional pain relievers such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDS) and OTC … Read More

Is back pain keeping you up at night? If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that millions of Americans are missing out on a good night’s sleep due to chronic back pain. Obviously, getting rid of chronic back pain is the best way to get back to normal sleep. However this is not always possible to do right away… especially … Read More

Spondylolysis is a condition that is characterized by a defect in a vertebra's pars interarticularis. Most of the causes of Spondylolysis that exist occur in the lowest part of your lumbar vertebrae, the L5 vertebra. Spondylolysis is also capable of occurring in the rest of the lumbar vertebrae, and also in the thoracic vert … Read More

Spondylolisthesis is a condition that involves the forward slipping or movement of one of the spine's vertebra, causing it to be misaligned from the adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Spondylolisthesis is typically caused as a result of stress on the particular disc, and it is capable of occurring in people of all ages and gen … Read More

There is no pain quite like back pain. It seems unrelenting, and sometimes is, if you don't seek the proper therapy and/or medical attention. Your back is a complex network of nerve fibers and spinal discs that are intricately wired together to support your entire body. If even the little thing goes out of whack, say you str … Read More

Running is an excellent way to work out the muscles of your body and shed excess weight. Running for some is a pastime and for some other people, they make a career out of it. Running is one of the most accessible methods of exercising because you don't really need equipment, a trainer, a facility or a coach to do it. Most p … Read More