"I think I slipped a disc,” is one of the most common phrases I hear from back pain patients. The truth is, you can’t really slip a disc. Your intervertebral discs are fused to the vertebrae of your spine. They help keep each bone aligned and supported. You can imagine intervertebral discs by thinking of a thick, spong … Read More
There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of the pain reliever Toradol … at least, not the way you’re likely familiar with Celebrex, Advil, Motrin and Aleve. But, they’re all a part of the same painkiller "family” -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which many well-meaning physicians recommend as a first-lin … Read More
The facet joints in your spine act like hinges, linking your vertebrae together. Each joint is surrounded by connective tissue, ligaments and cartilage, and coated with synovial fluid that helps to lubricate the joint for easy, pain-free movement. Your facet joints are incredibly important, as they provide strength and fl … Read More
Lower back pain and spine pain is a one of the leading causes of physician visits in the US; generally speaking, 4 out of 5 adults experience it at some point in their lives. Interestingly, the severity of the back pain is often unrelated to the extent of the injury. For example, lower back spasms can cause excruciating p … Read More
Age can bring about a condition known as stenosis of the spine, where your neck or lower back become narrowed, occasionally putting pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. Sometimes the pressure will result in pain or numbness in legs, back, neck and shoulders, depending on which nerves are affected. It can cause a loss of co … Read More
Spinal arthritis is a common condition that can often be found in persons that are older, obese, athletic, heavy lifters, or those who previously suffered from spinal injury. This condition can become very painful especially as it affects those that are over the age of 40. A person may be experiencing spinal arthritis if the … Read More
One of the most prominent ovarian cyst symptoms includes sudden or recurring pain in the lower pelvis or abdominal region of varying severity. This pain often extends to the lower back area and can quickly impose restrictions of varying degrees on normal activities. Persistent pain around the pelvic area during menstrual cyc … Read More
Hemorrhoids can cause a lot of problems. The problems form in critical parts of the body, exposing it to exceptionally harmful circumstances. In addition to being itchy and painful, hemorrhoids halt the body's normal functions. With all the damage hemorrhoids can do, the question remains what impact, if any, do hemorrhoid … Read More
What is "Burning" Back Pain? When people describe the pain in their back as "burning" most do not realize how spot on their description is. The burning sensation associated with the back pain is due to muscles that are tired and tight. When your muscles tighten, they in turn "tire," which produces a burning sensation as … Read More