Anterior Cervical Fusion As we age, discs in our spine may get injured or worn down. This can lead to pain, weakness, tingling, and numbness in the arms, neck pain, and upper back pain. When traditional therapies and medications fail to relieve neck or arm pain caused...
Why Do I Still Have Pain After Back Surgery? When it comes to persistent back pain after surgery, many patients find themselves desperate for relief and opt to undergo additional surgeries. This poses a problem for patients in search of a cure, as success rates...
Why do I Have Numbness in my Feet? There are times numbness is felt in your feet due to putting pressure on nerves or by sitting in a position that reduces blood flow. A sensation loss, typically referred to as “going to sleep” occurs as a result of nerve compression...
Don’t Overdo It In the Garden! Enjoy the beauty of your garden and reduce the possibility of back pain and or overuse injuries by remembering these safety suggestions: Avoid long gardening sessions Warm up before gardening with slow, sustained stretches and...
Whether it was caused by tension from sitting at a desk all day, an injury that occurred from an accident or fall, or an underlying medical condition, most of us have experienced back pain. In fact, nearly 100% of the population will suffer from back pain at...
Do I have a pinched nerve in my neck? If you have pain that radiates down your arm, you may have a pinched nerve in your neck. Nerves are your body’s alert system. For example, if you have your hand over something hot, your nerves tell you to pull away. These signals...