Understanding Low Back Pain Low back pain can disrupt your daily life, but with a few practical steps, you can prevent it and keep your back healthy. Causes & Risk Factors Common Causes of Low Back Pain Low back pain can arise from several sources: Muscle Strains: Often caused by overuse or incorrect lifting techniques. […]
Traveling can be a harsh reminder that the spine was not designed for long hours of sitting. Do you get back pain while traveling? Likely, especially if you travel frequently. You’ve probably felt the pain and stiffness that come with extended periods of sitting down in a car or airplane. However, there’s good news! By […]
What is Sciatica? While many of us have experienced its symptoms (lower back pain that radiates through the hips and down the legs), you may wonder “What IS Sciatica?” and why does it affect so many people every year? Sciatica is a significant health issue, distinguished by discomfort, numbness, and a tingling sensation that follows […]
Understanding Spondylolysis What is Spondylolysis? Five is an unlucky number for many people with spondylolysis (spon-dee-low-LYE-sis) because this condition—a weakness or stress fracture of a spinal bone—is most often found near the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. It may, however, occur in other lumbar vertebrae, as well as in the chest area. Spondylolysis […]