Chronic lower back pain affects up to 23% of all adults, making it one of the most common medical problems in the United States. Severe back pain makes it more difficult to carry groceries, tie your shoes, get into your vehicle and stand for long periods of time,...
Chronic pain affects millions of people, yet the prospect of relying on opioids to manage it is a daunting one. Not only can these medications bring about unpleasant side effects, but they also pose a significant risk of addiction. For those seeking alternative means...
This time of year, small, memorable moments tend to fill our minds and hearts with reminders of happy times and seasonal transitions to come. Cooler and drier air, earlier evenings, twinkling lights, and festive songs on the radio signify a countdown to our favorite...
No, It’s Not Normal for Your Hips to Sound Like That… Every one of us has had the experience of moving in a certain way that incites a loud pop or crunching noise from our knee or hip joints, and typically that sound is just the release of air bubbles within the...
The Common Causes and Secret Sources of Your Neck Pain Imagine carrying a 10-pound bowling ball for an entire day—how long do you think it would take until you experienced fatigue, discomfort, and strain? The human head weighs about that much, and most of that load is...
How Bracing Can Make All the Difference with Joint Injuries If you have ever broken a bone, you likely had a cast that provided protection and stability while your body took 6-10 weeks to heal the fracture. Soft tissue injuries can also result in extreme pain and...
