Discs are rubbery structures located between vertebrae of the spine, where they absorb shock and assist with movement. Discs weaken over time, and weakened discs may shift from their normal position – a condition called a bulging disc. Initially, there may be little or no pain associated with a bulging disc, unless the protruding portion…
Back pain is an epidemic that affects up to 80 percent of adults during their lifetime, according to the National Institutes of Health (a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services). In fact, back problems are the most common cause of job-related disability. It is an all-encompassing condition that not only targets…
Lower back pain is one of the most common sources of chronic discomfort, and it can be brought on by everything from straining a muscle to a pinched nerve to chronic arthritis. Whatever the cause, all you want is relief. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for lower back pain, depending on how simple or…
One million is the number of days each year that Americans spend in the hospital due to injuries associated with car crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Records don’t indicate the number of patients who presented in hospitals or emergency rooms due to back injuries and pain following an accident. However, it makes…
According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain. It is one of the most common causes of job-related disability and results in a lot of sick days. The intensity of lower back pain varies widely. Sufferers may experience anything from a dull, constant ache to sharp, debilitating…
