Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons people give in and go to the doctor. It might seem like nothing you do at home provides lasting relief. Unfortunately, the back is a complex structure that contains multiple joints and a vast network of nerves all surrounded by connective tissue and muscle. One…
Swimming is often the recommendation for different kinds of chronic pain, but what about the back? It’s estimated that 80 percent of adults experience back pain at some point in their lives. Many of them will have the pain on and off for years. The treatment plan to manage persistent symptoms usually includes exercise to…
Are you wondering if spine surgery is the only answer for your chronic back pain? It’s possible that surgical intervention will offer you the best hope for relief, but Milwaukee, Wisconsin residents may want to try stretches first to see if they help with back pain relief. The spinal column includes supportive tissue like muscle…
Anyone who has ever, or is currently, suffering from spinal problems knows how painful this can be. Aside from the discomfort, having a weak spine can make you less productive and unable to enjoy regular activities you once did with ease. When your spine is damaged, your overall health can be compromised. Below are some…
Do you suffer from chronic back pain? Well, you aren’t alone. According to the Global Burden of Disease, back pain is the world’s leading cause of worker disability, affecting more than half of the working U.S. adult population in any given year. Consisting of bones, ligaments, muscles, and joints, the back is a complex structure…
An osteophyte, or what’s more commonly known as a bone spur, is a common and oftentimes painful medical condition that’s characterized by the formation of a bony projection on the joints. While bone spurs can form on any joint, they are most common on the spine. Thankfully, there are several treatment options available, including back…
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, nearly half of all Americans will experience problems with their sciatic nerve at some point in their lives—just around 43%. What many of us may not know is that sciatica can affect more than just your lower back. The single largest nerve in the human body is…
Laminectomy is a surgical procedure used to create space in the spinal canal to help alleviate the symptoms associated with an irritated or impinged nerve root or spinal cord. This pressure can be caused by a variety of problems, including bony overgrowths within the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) or by a herniated disk. Each vertebra…
If you are experiencing chronic back pain, you’re not alone. In fact, 75% of people report back pain at some point in their lives. And as we age, this pain often worsens. One of the primary culprits of back pain in aging adults is degenerative disc disease. What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Your spine consists…