Facet Joint Syndrome—A Common Cause of Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Have you had pain in your lower back accompanied by a degree of stiffness? Does the pain or loss of mobility seem worse when you get up in the morning or if you’ve been sitting for a while? Do you occasionally have pain radiating down into your legs? If so, you may have a lumbar facet joint disorder. We can help. To schedule an … [Read more...]
Back Surgery
Knowing When You Need It | The Different Types of Back Surgery Back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in America, experienced by about half of all Americans. In many instances, the pain is short term and can be alleviated with anti-inflammatory drugs, rest, or a graduated program of exercise. In certain situations, though, surgery is the best option. How to Know If You Need Back Surgery? A number … [Read more...]
Total Disc Replacement—What to Expect
If you're experiencing back pain, and your doctor confirms you have either damaged or diseased discs, you may need a total disc replacement to regain normal function, mobility, and movement along your spine. Total disc replacement is a relatively new approach, used in many instances where doctors previously would have performed a spinal fusion. With a successful disc replacement, however, you typically don't have the … [Read more...]
Degenerative Disc Disease—Diagnosis and Treatment
If you are experiencing back pain but haven't been involved in any type of traumatic accident, there's a good chance you're suffering from a degenerative disc ailment. This condition, which can be quite debilitating, is caused by relatively normal changes that occur in the discs in your spine. Your discs perform a function similar to the shock absorbers in a car. They provide a cushion between your vertebrae (the … [Read more...]
Vertebral Compression Fractures—Diagnosis and Treatment
When you're feeling pain or discomfort in your back, particularly along your spinal column, it can be an indication that you are suffering from compression fractures of your vertebrae. These fractures may stem from a number of causes, including trauma related to a fall or the impact of an accident. It also can be the result of spinal tumor. Diagnosis of Vertebral Compression Fractures f you're experiencing weakness … [Read more...]
Common Causes of Back Pain in Athletes
The Types of Back Injuries That Frequently Occur in Sports About four out of every five Americans will experience and seek treatment for back pain at some point in their lives. That risk goes up, though, for those who lead an active lifestyle that involves regular participation in sports. Studies show that about one of every ten injuries suffered by professional athletes or weekend warriors involves some trauma to … [Read more...]
The Common Causes of Back Injuries
The Common Causes of Back Injuries Any type of pain in your back can make it difficult to do just about anything—stand, walk, sit, lie down. In fact, some statistics indicate that more than 250 million work days are lost every year because of back pain. It's also estimated that four of every five Americans will seek treatment at some point in their lives for back pain. The Primary Location of Back Pain It's … [Read more...]
