Discs cushion the bones (vertebrae) in your spine, and allow for mobility. These discs are like small round pillows, consisting of a nucleus enveloped by a tough, outer layer (annulus), and function as shock absorbers for the bones of the spine. A herniated- also...
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What Is Musculoskeletal Pain?
Musculoskeletal pain is pain that impacts the musculoskeletal system, comprising the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and muscles. Musculoskeletal pain can be chronic (long-lasting) or acute (sudden and severe), and be localized in one area or impact the entire...
Symptoms of Myelopathy
Myelopathy is a spinal cord injury caused by severe compression resulting from congenital stenosis, trauma, disc herniation, or degenerative disease. The spinal cord refers to a group of nerves inside the vertebrae running down its entire length. If any part of the...
Why You Should See Your Doctor If You Have Back Pain!
Back pain is extremely common, and for the majority of people who experience back pain is only a benign annoyance that can be corrected with holistic methods and lifestyle changes. But how can you tell when back pain is symptomatic of a more severe condition? When...
Sciatica – Symptoms And Causes
Sciatica refers to pain caused by the irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, running from the lower back, through the buttocks and legs, and down below the knee. Anything that stresses the sciatic nerve can...
Symptoms and Causes of Back Pain
One of the leading causes of disability worldwide is back pain. Luckily, there are measures you can take to relieve or prevent most back pain episodes. Most of the time, a few weeks of simple home treatment and regular therapeutic stretching will heal your back and...