Is it Back Pain Or a Herniated Disc?
It’s normal to feel a light or sporadic back pain from time to time. This does not necessarily mean that there’s already an injury or underlying spine condition, or that it warrants a visit to an orthopedic spine surgeon. However, it is still important to know the difference between normal back aches and pains from […]
Can Food Cause Back Pain?
Your chronic back pain could be caused by a lot of overlapping factors. Spine conditions from traumatic injuries like a slip, fall, car accident, or from genetic or progressive disorders, such as degenerative disc diseases, aren’t always avoidable. These conditions sometimes require orthopedic treatment from a spine surgeon. However, it’s important to understand that there […]
How Smoking Affects Your Spine
Everyone knows that smoking bad is for your health. Smoking is linked to a variety of diseases, including lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, vascular disease, heart disease, stroke, and premature birth. But did you know that smoking is also linked to spinal problems? People who smoke are more likely to develop low back pain […]