Spondylolisthesis happens when one vertebra slips out over the one below it. When this does cause symptoms, they are usually back and leg pain. Some severe cases can cause other, more serious issues. Regardless of whether your spondylolisthesis is causing…
It’s no secret that as we get older, our bodies go through certain changes. Most of these changes are a natural part of getting older. But at the same time, the risk of other, more serious issues increases as we…
There’s nothing fun about a stiff neck. This is most commonly an issue with sprained or strained neck muscles, but poor posture or even stress can also cause it. Instead of simply living with the pain and waiting for the…
Any kind of back injury can complicate matters significantly. Not only do you have to deal with the pain of that injury, but you’ve got to figure out a way to get essential things done while you’re healing. But suffering…
A herniated disc in the neck can cause varying pain and discomfort depending on where the disc is and whether it’s irritating any nerves. Since we use our necks all day, making movements both large and small, this can be…
The duration of a pregnancy can be a stressful time for mothers-to-be and those around them. The emotional stress of bringing a new life into the world is normal, as is the stress caused by bodily changes and shifting hormones….
A lot can happen to your body during a car accident. Even relatively minor fender benders can leave you in pain for days, weeks, months, or even years. For this reason, it’s important to know what to do if you…
Sleeping with sciatica is often difficult. Pain in the low back, the buttock, and down the back of the leg can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep. Luckily, there are some things you can do to find the…