Health Topics / Back & Neck

If you’ve ever finished a tough workout only to feel an ache in your lower back, you’re not the only one. Fitness lower back pain is a frequent complaint among people who lift weights or do high-intensity workouts. While some...

Whether you’re scrolling, texting or powering through back-to-back calls, your body can feel the effects of screen time. It's called “tech neck”, and yes, it’s a real thing. Let’s take a look at how your device may be affecting your...

Does this sound familiar? You’re working at your desk, scrolling on your phone or relaxing on the couch, when suddenly, that nagging pain between shoulder blades strikes. Whether it feels like a dull ache or a sharp twinge, shoulder blade...

Have you ever experienced a sudden, sharp, burning feeling that starts in your neck and then travels down your arm? You might even start to feel a stabbing pain in your shoulder or numbness or tingling in your fingers and...

Many people experience back pain throughout their lives, but what does it mean when you start to experience back pain alongside other sensations, such as leg numbness? This connection is common and can impact your daily life significantly. “In certain...

In our technology-dependent society, it’s extremely common to experience neck and back pain. Activities like working on the computer, watching TV and using your mobile device often mean poor posture, prolonged sitting and less movement—and that can lead to negative...

Stress is an inescapable aspect of modern life, and it can manifest in numerous physical forms, including neck pain. If you’re living with stress-related neck pain, there are steps you can take to prevent discomfort and strategies to help you...

After a quick online search of symptoms, many people seeking relief for low back pain that also causes discomfort down into the glutes or leg believe they have sciatica. The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that goes down the...

Scoliosis, a condition that causes the spine to curve, is often thought of as something that only happens in children. But the diagnosis isn’t just for kids: scoliosis can also happen in adults, who may live with it for years...

The spine plays a critical role in the body’s structural network, keeping you upright and connecting different parts of your musculoskeletal and nervous systems. While debilitating back pain afflicts eight out of 10 adults at some point in their lifetime,...

Scoliosis, the medical term for curvature of the spine, affects millions of Americans, an estimated 2 to 3% of the population. For the most severe cases—curves that exceed 45 degrees—surgical intervention may be necessary.But for the majority of people diagnosed...

Your initial appointment to see a spine doctor can feel a bit daunting at first. If you’ve never been treated for back and spine issues, you might be unsure of what to expect. On top of the back pain you’re...

Working long hours or engaging in heavy physical activity can take a toll on your body—and frequently, on your back. Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 adults at some point during...

Back pain. It’s an all too familiar story. You wake up on the weekend with a whole day of activities planned and you notice a small soreness or ache in your lower back. You can’t think of anything you did...

Unfortunately for many of us, low back pain is extremely common. Thankfully, this back pain is often caused by muscle problems and usually gets better with time and physical rehabilitation. However, some forms of back pain are caused by structural...

Chances are, you’ve experienced neck pain at some point in your life. While neck pain is usually temporary, it can be caused by numerous factors. Here’s what you should know. Common causes of neck pain Arthritis in the joints Trauma...

A curved back is often called many names — some people will refer to it as a curve, a hump, an “S shape” or scoliosis, the technical term for a sideways curvature of the spine. Often times, different forms of...

We’ve all heard the old adage, “if it hurts, don’t do it,” at some point in our lives. Well, I’m here to share with you that if your back hurts, this popular belief in avoidance as the solution could not...

The spine plays an important role in your body structure, keeping you upright and connecting different parts of your skeleton. But your spine is something you probably think of rarely — unless you have scoliosis. Scoliosis is defined as sideways...

Your health risks change as you age, but lower back pain is virtually ubiquitous throughout the human lifespan. An estimated 80 percent of the population will experience at least one episode of low back pain at some point in life....