Anterior cervical discectomy is a surgical procedure that is used to treat spinal cord and nerve root compression by decompressing the spinal cord and the roots of the cervical spine. This procedure is done in order to stabilize the corresponding vertebrae. This surgical procedure is thought to be extreme in some cases and i … Read More

Back pain is one of the most common sources of chronic pain, coming in second only to headaches. But the reason back pain becomes chronic is that very few people know how to relieve chronic back pain or what causes it. There are a variety of factors that contribute to ongoing back pain including weight, lifestyle or injury. … Read More

When it comes to treating back pain there are more treatment methods than pain killers and a heating pad. In fact there are plenty of alternative treatments for back pain that target different aspects of the pain. Some treatments simply focus on relieving the pain while others focus on relaxing the muscles, which is a common … Read More

There are many alternative medicines for back pain that are proven effective. The most common types of these medicines can be found in herbs. Unlike traditional prescribed medicines, herbs have very little if no side effects. The side effects that are associated with these herbs are positive and healthy and are known to work … Read More

Whenever a sciatica nerve gets irritated, the word excruciating does not do the feeling justice. Often, this intense illness is discovered as a pain that starts in your lower back and proceeds down the large sciatic nerve that runs all the way down the back of the leg. Moreover, sciatica might be produced by inflammation of … Read More

If you have ever suffered from back pain, you’re probably well aware of the many home remedies available to alleviate back pain. Before undertaking your own home remedies however, you need to see a specialist to make sure these so-called quick fixes don’t worsen your back pain. Most home remedies for back pain, such as heati … Read More

Back pain usually happens because of injuries to the ligaments, tendons, and/or muscles in your lower back, typically because of overuse or trauma. It can be very debilitating, hurting whenever you move and making it difficult to sleep or relax. If you suffer from back pain, take heart, there are natural ways to reduce back … Read More

  One of the biggest myths about back pain is you should stay in bed until your back pain goes away. Bad idea. When you first hurt your back you might want to take it easy in bed a day or two… tops. Anything more than that and all you’re doing is allowing your muscles to weaken. But that’s not to say there isn’t a … Read More

If you thought going to the hospital was bad, you're not only right. It's probably 10 times worse than you thought. According to an article published in the April issue of Health Affairs, medical errors at the three U.S. hospitals studied affected 1 in 3 of the 800 patient records reviewed. Sure, not every error was as s … Read More

It's the time of year to make travel plans for spring and summer vacations. But if you suffer from back pain, just the thought of travel can be discouraging. If you've ever aggravated painful areas in your back and neck by sitting for hours at a time in uncomfortable seats you know what I'm talking about. Whether you're … Read More