Neck and back pain can interfere with many everyday activities. It can affect a patient’s ability to work, play sports, and do their favorite activities. When neck or back pain strikes, it can be scary because you want to avoid surgery at all costs. The good news is that not all neck and back pain…
In 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report indicating 50 million Americans have chronic pain. This comprises more than 20 percent of the adult population. Chronic is one of two types of pain: Chronic pain: Pain lasts longer than six months. In some cases, it can continue for years. Acute pain:…
A herniated disc can cause pain in the neck, lower back, down the leg, or a combination. It can also cause tingling, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs. This is because a bulging disc or its fragments may be pressing on the nerve or spinal cord. This is known as a lumbar disc…
Back pain is one of the top causes of disability according to “The Global Burden of Low Back Pain” study. This isn’t surprising as the American Chiropractic Association says 80 percent of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. It’s also the leading reason why people miss work. “The Hidden Impact…
Georgetown University Health Policy Institute’s profile on chronic back pain shares the following eye-opening data. Back pain the leading cause of work limitations. Almost 65 million Americans say they’ve had a recent episode of back pain. With 83 million lost days of work per year, back pain is also the primary cause of work-loss days.…
A patient with long-time lower back discomfort underwent a procedure to find the source of the pain. The procedure numbs the area. If it works, then she should not feel pain for one week. It worked. For one week, she felt like her old self again especially when she worked out. She could go hard.…
A herniated disc is a common condition. The cause could be normal wear and tear. Or it could be due to an injury to the disc that forces it to bulge. Because of this, the herniated or bulging disc may press on the spinal cord. Patients with disc herniation often experience one or more symptoms.…