There are so many potential causes of back pain including natural degeneration, injury, and illness. But what happens when a deformity in the spine impacts comfort or daily tasks? While many of these conditions are seen early in life, as adults they can cause suffering and inability to function without pain. Three of the most common…
Without any wildly dramatic cause, an astounding one-third of adults over the age of 20 experience the signs of herniated discs. However, symptoms are only seen in 3% of these cases. Why is this such a common occurrence and how does a herniated disc occur? How does a herniated disc occur? The body’s natural aging…
Anyone dealing with back pain, whether acute or chronic, has experienced difficulty falling or staying asleep. How are back pain and sleep issues related, how do they influence and exacerbate each other, and how can you overcome them to have a restful night’s sleep in spite of back pain? Facts about back pain and sleep issues…
With many people in the U.S. filling at least 12 prescriptions a year and the annual averages for those over the age of 65 surpassing 40 a year in some states, there is an increased need for thoughtful and organized management of these prescription pills. Research on how to manage your pills In one study,…