Diseases and Conditions

Understanding the Anatomy of Referred PainA sharp ache in the back does not always indicate a problem with the spine. Many people experience back discomfort that actually [...]

When Your Back Problem Shows Up in Your FootThat strange tingling in your toes might not be a foot problem at all. Sciatica can cause pain that radiates from the lower back, [...]

What Really Works to Improve Spinal AlignmentYour spine is not designed to sit in a chair for eight hours. Yet that is exactly what millions of people ask it to do every [...]

Understanding Inversion Therapy and Spinal DecompressionBack pain affects millions of people, and many are searching for relief beyond medication. Inversion tables have [...]

Finding Effective Relief Through Proper EvaluationWaking up with a stiff neck and a pounding headache feels miserable. These two symptoms often occur together, so most people [...]

Understanding Right Subscapular PainThat sharp ache under your right shoulder blade might seem like a simple muscle knot. But this area of the body is tricky. The right [...]

Understanding Back Muscle Strains and SymptomsThat sharp twinge when reaching for something on a high shelf, or the dull ache after a long day hunched over a desk: these [...]

Understanding Dowager's Hump: Definition and SymptomsThat rounded upper back that seems to push the head forward isn't just a cosmetic concern. It signals [...]

Understanding Sciatica and Its Impact on Work LifeThat sharp pain shooting down your leg during a meeting is more than annoying. It can make you wonder if you can work with [...]

Anatomy of the Spinal Disc: The Jelly Donut AnalogyBack pain sends millions of people searching for answers, and two terms keep appearing: herniated disc and bulging disc. [...]