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 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...
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...
The spinal column is composed of 33 individual bones, which provide the main support for your body. The spine allows you to stand up, twist, bend, and most while protecting the spinal cord from injury. Every part of your body is impacted by your spine and impacts it...
June in many parts of the world means warmer weather, summer vacation, and also Scoliosis Awareness Month! Scoliosis Awareness Month is when people around the world raise awareness and money for the common spinal condition of scoliosis. While many of us take our...
Scoliosis is the most common spine deformity that affects adults and children alike. However, being diagnosed with scoliosis doesn’t mean you absolutely need back surgery; there is a range of non-surgical treatment options available, depending on the severity of your...
