Researchers have called insufficient sleep a “public health epidemic.” Here’s how to ensure you’re getting better sleep in order to improve your overall health and pain levels. Why is getting better sleep so important? While many people insist that they can get by on five hours of sleep and five cups of coffee, researchers note that…
Back pain is a serious issue facing so many of us, but there are ways to life a full life with back pain. What causes back pain? There are risk factors that make us more disposed towards back pain, and our anatomy lends itself to pain in certain areas of the back. But the specific…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), overweight and obesity refer to excessive fat accumulation that impacts health. Overweight is defined as a person with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or greater. Though there can be some deviations from the standard…
Whenever we think about treatment for pain we tend to only consider medications, therapy, exercise, and other similar resources. However, one of the most effective treatments may be adding the proper vitamins to your diet to help treat your pain and allow you to find more balance in your day to day life. Here’s some…
Depending on the source and type of your back pain you may have discussed and considered the possibility of a lumbar facet joint nerve block with your pain specialist. What is this procedure and what are the benefits? Moreso, what are the potential benefits to your condition and overall health? What is a lumbar facet…