You may not have heard the term "latissimus dorsi" before, but I'll bet you know what it is: This large, flat, V-shaped back muscle is more commonly known as your "lats." And if you've been unfortunate enough to pull a lat muscle, you know that latissimus dorsi pain can not only be debilitating, it can seriously affect yo … Read More
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Did you know that back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor? It’s true… millions of Americans trudge into doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics every year, desperate for relief from back strains and sprains. And yet, they continue … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Would it surprise you if I said you might have a neurological disorder? If you have lower back pain on your right side, you do. In fact, back pain of any kind is the second most common neurological (or nervous system) disorder after headaches. And as of 2018, … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. If you haven’t already, you probably will at some point experience a pulled back muscle. They’re the most common cause of low back pain. It could happen during a game of golf, while cleaning the garage, or even on the dance floor. While we often tend to ref … Read More
"For over 30 years, I’ve also suffered with painful back problems on and off. Last summer, I visited my trusted osteopath again, because of my back. I had trouble walking. The pain was so excruciating, I couldn’t walk a whole block without sitting down about three times. Seriously. Although the doctors tried to help, nothing … Read More
More than 70 million prescriptions for NSAIDs are written each year in the United States. When you add in the use of over-the-counter medications, that comes out to more than 30 BILLION doses of NSAIDs consumed annually in the U.S. alone. [i] That's the equivalent of every single person in the United States taking an N … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Diverticulitis is a serious condition that can cause irritating pelvic and lower back pain. To understand why diverticulitis can cause pelvic and low back pain, you have to know what diverticulitis actually is -- and how it's different from diverticulosis. … Read More
More than 95% of Americans now own cell phones, smartphones or other types of mobile devices, like a tablet or iPad. It's a great way to stay connected, but this explosion in mobile technology has created a new epidemic: text neck. I'm sure I don't have to tell you that people have become addicted to their mobile phone … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Jan. 20, 2019. When people experience pain in their chest, they tend to automatically think the worst -- that they may be having a heart attack. Although it's true that chest pain on your left side can be a warning sign of a heart attack, it's pretty safe to assume that chest … Read More