Navigating Back Pain
by Carroll Cole The spine is, arguably, the most important structure in the human body. It is an extension of the brain, a pathway for the neurological signals that keep us beating, breathing and...
View ArticlePinpointing cause of lower back pain first step toward relief
Source: Harvard Health Letter Lower back pain is among the most common complaints of older age. The lumbar or lower area of the spine can suffer from many different ailments. “You do most of your...
View ArticleHerniation can happen to a disk for a number of reasons
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with a herniated disk in my back. It’s causing quite a bit of pain throughout one of my legs. My doctor says the disk is basically choking the nerves in my...
View ArticleNonsurgical treatments may decrease pain from spinal stenosis
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis about 12 years ago. I haven’t had many symptoms over the years, but about six months ago I started noticing increasing discomfort in my legs. Is...
View ArticleMore research needed on pain relief from prolotherapy
By Robert Shmerling, M.D. Q: What can you tell me about prolotherapy? Have there been published studies on the treatment? A: Prolotherapy is a pain treatment that includes a series of injections into...
View ArticleTaming the pain of sciatica
For most people, time heals and less is more Despite being a less common cause of low back pain, sciatica is still something I regularly see as a general internist. Primary care doctors can and should...
View ArticleBack Pain Reversal
New recommendations emphasize non-opioid treatments Hurt your back, take a pain pill. That’s a common treatment, right? Sure is. In 2014, more than 240 million prescriptions were written for opioids....
View ArticleYoga for People with Back Pain
Harvard Health Blog Whenever my lower back gets tight (which happens more often than not after being glued to my work chair for hours on end), I sit on the floor and slowly move into my favorite yoga...
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Simple Stretches Can Relieve Office Discomfort
The typical American office worker spends eight to 10 hours a day seated behind a desk. This sedentary lifestyle can contribute to multiple injuries and disorders ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome to...
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Working from Home Can Be a Real Pain
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed just about everything in our lives, including the drastic increase in working from home. It’s a trend that’s bound to continue, as countless people have gotten used to...
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