Movement Dysfunction

The Biomechanics of Spinal Alignment and PainYour spine is not a straight line. Understanding how posture and back pain connect starts with recognizing that your back has [...]

Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease and Spine AgingYour spine contains rubbery discs that sit between each vertebra. These discs act as shock absorbers, allowing you to [...]

Understanding the Role of the C5-C6 Motion SegmentThe C5-C6 spinal segment is located in the lower neck and is subject to significant mechanical stress from daily movement. [...]

Understanding Referred Pain from the SpineYour knee hurts, but the problem might be in your back. This scenario confuses thousands of people every year who visit orthopedic [...]

What You Need to Know About Vertebral Compression FracturesA vertebral compression fracture happens when one or more bones in the spine collapse or crack under pressure. [...]

What You Need to Know About Spinal ArthritisBack pain sends more people to the doctor than almost any other complaint. When that pain stems from spinal arthritis, [...]

Recovery and When to Seek Medical HelpA sharp pain shoots through your back when you bend to pick something up. Or maybe you notice your shirts fitting differently because [...]

The Global Impact of Low Back PainLow back pain affects millions of people globally, making it the most prevalent musculoskeletal condition worldwide. With that volume comes [...]

Understanding Sciatica and MovementThe question of whether walking helps sciatica pain comes up constantly, and the answer is mostly yes, but with important caveats. Sciatica [...]

Primary ICD-10 Codes for Lumbar StrainLower back pain affects approximately 70–80% of adults at some point, with muscle strains being a leading cause. Getting the ICD-10 code [...]