Diseases Associated with Back Pain – Part 2

back pain, arthritis, back diseases

Even though back pain can occur without underlying conditions, there are many diseases that do cause back pain. According to The Arthritis Foundation, 80% of back pain last between one to seven days and many of the others become diagnosed as a chronic condition. This month, our team is doing an extensive 4 part series […]

Diseases Associated with Back Pain – Part 1

back pain, pain management, back surgery

Even though back pain can occur without any underlying conditions, there are many diseases that do cause back pain. This month, our team is doing an extensive 4 part series on the diseases associated with back pain. If you’ve been diagnosed with any of these conditions and would like a second opinion or if you […]

The Lumbar Spine: Anatomy, Function, and Common Injuries

Lumbar Spine

The lumbar spine is the section of vertebrae located in the lower back, in the bottom third of the spinal column. This section consists of five vertebrae (L1-L5) at the point the spine bends inward toward the abdomen. The lumbar spine links to the thoracic spine at the top and the sacral spine at the […]