Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, and/or numbness in the leg. Sciatica occurs when there is pressure or damage to the Sciatic nerve. It is usually caused by another problem such…

Walking is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise. Walking also helps to alleviate back pain. Here are some tips for alleviating back pain when walking:  Maintain…

While high heels may complete your outfit, they may not always be the best choice for your back. High heels can cause back pain. High heels force your body weight…

Eating a healthy diet is extremely important to maintaining a healthy spine. When you eat a lot of foods that are rich in sugar and unhealthy ingredients, you will gain…

Massage therapy is a great way to relieve back pain. Most back pain is caused by stress. When you’re stressed, your muscles tense up which then leads to pain. Massage…

Your spine is an extremely strong bone, but is still susceptible to pain and injury. Exercising your spine on a daily basis helps to strengthen your spine. Having a stronger…

Ergonomic furniture helps to keep your spine supported and helps you to maintain good posture. If you work in an office, you can get a standing desk or an ergonomic…

Running is a great cardiovascular exercise for your body and helps to relieve back pain, but it can also induce more back pain if you don’t warm up your body…

A lot of people ask “what do orthopedists do?” So for all of those wondering what orthopedics is, here’s some interest facts about it: Orthopedics started out as taking care…

Spinal cord injuries are very serious because the damage can not be reversed. Since the damage cannot be reversed, spinal cord injury treatments today work on preventing further injury. In…