Are Upper Back and Shoulder Pain Related?
The simple answer to this commonly asked question is “yes.” It’s entirely possible that your upper back pain and the pain you feel in your shoulder share a common source. Your spine protects the complex system of nerves that send and receive messages and sensations throughout your entire body. There are an estimated 95 to […]
Opioid Alternatives for Chronic Back Pain
There is hardly a person left in this country that hasn’t been touched by the opioid epidemic in some way. As more and more research concerning the dangers and dependence of opioid pain relievers continues to pour in, it’s no surprise that opioid alternatives are one of the hottest topics in the medical industry. Just […]
Pain Management at SSI
Living with pain isn’t easy, but one in four Americans think they have no other options. Often, the pain is misdiagnosed, leading to wrongful and addictive pain medications. Understanding that there are several underlying reasons for your pain helps you better deal with it. And this is especially true for back pain, the most common […]
5 Signs of Serious Back Problems
If you have back pain, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that as many as eight out of every 10 people experience back pain at some point during their lives. Eight out of 10! So you’re not alone if back pain is making your life a lot less enjoyable. Even though back pain can limit your […]
Can Pregnancy Cause a Bad Back?
Motherhood is a mixed blessing of happiness and discomfort for most women. Pregnancy causes havoc on your body, especially when your lower back starts acting up. In fact, pregnancy back pain is the number one complaint from women. According to the National Institutes of Health, 50 percent of all pregnant women suffer from back pain […]
How to Take Care of Your Back in Retirement
Once you reach retirement, you finally have a chance to do what you want to do without worrying about anyone else’s rules or schedule. To make sure you can enjoy these golden years to the fullest, take care of your health needs. Make it a top priority. And the one area you must focus on […]
The Best Supplements for Spine Health
You’re probably familiar with dietary supplements. There are many types, including vitamins (like vitamin C), herbs (like ginseng) and minerals (like zinc). Each supports a particular part of your body, from the immune system to your brain functions. There are even some dietary supplements that promote spine health. In fact, they’re sometimes recommended in conjunction […]
How to Take Care of Your Back at a Desk Job
Who knew that working at a desk job could be as physically demanding as slinging a shovel or loading a truck? While the physical risks of those jobs are well documented, the risks of a desk job aren’t well advertised. But they are just as real. Back pain is the most common ailment among working […]
Your Ancestry and Your Back
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every day. In fact, Americans spend an estimated $50 billion yearly on treating back pain. The causes of back problem vary, but new research has revealed some startling findings that medical experts hope will bring relief to many of the millions who suffer. A study on two million […]
Pregnancy Issues After Back Surgery
Pregnancy and bad back issues seem to go together almost as much as a hand in a glove. As your body continues to adapt to the new life inside of you, it also has to make several adjustments that enable you to deliver a healthy baby. In the early stages of pregnancy, your body begins […]