Herniated Discs: Understanding The Symptoms and Causes
A lot of patients over 50 have come out of their orthopedist’s office with the knowledge that the weakness or numbness or pain that they’ve been experiencing is directly related to the natural progressive weakening of the spine. This could mean that they are developing any one of a number of degenerative spine conditions including […]
Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?
If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pain symptoms and an equal or […]
An Overview of Whiplash and Treatment Options
Whiplash is a common condition that occurs in the neck because of a sudden forward or backward movement of the head. It most often results from a sudden forceful jarring of the neck, such as an auto or sports accident, physical abuse, or another high-force trauma to the neck. Whiplash affects both the cervical spine […]
Back Pain Surgery: Do I Really Need It?
Patients and their families are you usually left with more questions than answers when considering back pain surgery. Treatment choices for back pain will depend on the source, severity, persistence, and trajectory of the pain. If the back pain is not accompanied by leg pain, then back pain surgery should not be the first choice. […]
Massage Therapy for Back Pain Relief
Many people consider massage therapy as one of the best non-invasive and low-risk treatment for back pain. Aside from its physical benefits, some types of massages are proven to also help us psychologically by inducing relaxation and increasing our body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. Spine Center of Texas lists down the reasons why massage may be […]
