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Common Causes of Low Back Pain
Low back pain is so common that most adults will experience significant low back pain at sometime or another during their lives. Although there can be many causes, below we've listed some of the common causes of low back pain that could be affecting you an
Aug 29th, 2022

What is sciatica?
Sciatic is a term that is loosely used to mean low back pain which radiates to the legs, but what is the exact definition of sciatica? What causes sciatica? And how is sciatica treated?
Jul 27th, 2022

What To Do Immediately After A “Pulled Muscle”

You pulled a muscle in your low back. You felt that familiar, sharp, shooting pain in the low back. More often than not, this can be an acute muscle strain or a "pulled muscle." What should you do? There is a variety of advice out there, but we’ve tried to
May 16th, 2022

Fibromyalgia 101
Do you have fibromyalgia? What exactly is fibromyalgia? How can I tell if I have fibromyalgia? Is there a test for fibromyalgia? What causes fibromyalgia? What is the treatment for fibromyalgia?
Mar 14th, 2022

The Connection Between Posture and Pain
How does posture affect low back and neck pain? Let's take a minute to assess your posture right now and see if it could be contributing to your chronic low back and neck pain...
Feb 10th, 2022

Shoulder Pain...
Shoulder pain has a lifetime prevalence of up to 70%, making it one of the most common pain complaints that people experience over a lifetime.
Jan 11th, 2022

Sciatica Pain
Low back pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve and typically runs down the leg is commonly called sciatica. What people don't realize is that sciatic pain is actually a form of nerve pain.
Dec 9th, 2021

Knee pain. What's the deal?!?
Why do you have knee pain? The most common causes of knee pain: overuse, lack of use, arthritis, prolonged positioning, aging, the list goes on...
Mar 21st, 2021

ACT THERAPY
Chronic pain can be a debilitating diagnosis. Patients with chronic pain often find themselves trapped in a cycle of anxiety and fear.
Mar 8th, 2021

Gratitude and Pain

Gratitude when you’re in chronic pain? It might seem hard to imagine, unrealistic, or even plain ridiculous – to find reasons to be thankful when you are in pain, especially when pain is a huge part of your life.
Mar 1st, 2021

IS YOUR PHONE A PAIN IN THE NECK?
Whether you’re making calls all day or scrolling through social media while standing in line at the grocery store, your phone usage could be contributing to your chronic neck pain.
Aug 2nd, 2018

HOW YOUR OFFICE CAN CAUSE YOU PAIN
If you spend most of your day working on a computer or seated at a desk, you’re probably familiar with the aches and pains that never quite go away.
Jul 25th, 2018

STEM CELL THERAPY FOR PAIN
Stem cell therapy is an innovative field of medicine that is considered highly promising to change the way we treat many common illnesses and injuries.
Jun 1st, 2018

PREVENTING NECK PAIN AT WORK
Many Americans head to the office every day, where they plan to spend the next eight or so hours sitting at their desk, staring at a computer monitor.
May 1st, 2018

HOW IS ARTHRITIS TREATED?
There are a variety of treatment options available to arthritis sufferers, but it can be overwhelming to find just the right treatment for your unique needs
Feb 21st, 2018

WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS?
Arthritis is the term for inflammation of one or more joints, which often causes stiffness and joint pain.
Feb 7th, 2018

CAN FOOD IMPACT MY BACK PAIN?
For those who experience chronic back pain, you might want to consider looking at your diet to see how much it can affect you.
Oct 24th, 2017

ENHANCE YOUR AT-HOME BACK MASSAGE
For people who experience chronic back pain, they may be reliant on at-home massage techniques from their significant others, family members, or themselves
Sep 25th, 2017

SOCIETAL DIFFERENCES IN CHRONIC PAIN
A study completed by University at Buffalo medical sociologist Hanna Grol-Prokopczyk followed participants over the course of 12 years to measure long-term chronic pain in the United States.
Aug 9th, 2017

WHAT IS FAILED BACK SURGERY SYNDROME?
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a generalized term used to describe the condition of patients who received poor results after a back or spinal surgery.
Apr 4th, 2017