If you are experiencing sharp or burning pain in your lower back or neck, accompanied by radiating numbness or tingling in your arm or leg – and possibly also weakness in muscles that serve these areas – you may have a herniated disc. This condition occurs when a crack develops in a spinal disc’s tough
Read MoreIf you are suffering from painful joints, you are hardly alone. Chronic joint pain caused by arthritis alone affects millions of people in the United States. In fact, approximately 25% of adults with arthritis report experiencing severe joint pain, while nearly 50% of adults with arthritis have persistent pain. There are numerous ways to effectively manage it. Let’s
Read MoreThe human spine is a marvelous thing, a complex, flexible anatomic construct that provides structural support for the entire body. Consisting of 33 vertebrae (bones), it allows us to stand upright, bend over, and twist and turn without pain thanks to the sponge-like cushions between each bone surrounded by soft tissue. These are what are
Read MoreAs strong and durable as our anatomy is, time or overexertion can take its toll – particularly on the spine. Back pain is the most common reason worldwide for absenteeism from work because the back is indeed involved in every activity you do. One of the most frustrating forms of back pain is a herniated
Read MoreMore than four million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Fibromyalgia is a physical disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness, sometimes making the body feel pain just to be touched. The most common symptoms of fibromyalgia are all over body pain, fatigue, headaches, and problems
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