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 a debilitating issue. There are several...
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. However, that doesn’t mean that...
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 experience back pain after a car accident. It’s...
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 best sciatica sleeping position. Read on to find out...
Muscle spasms are at their best uncomfortable and at their worst extremely painful. They often happen in the neck, back, legs, and feet. And while they usually go away on their own, seeing a chiropractor for muscle spasms is a good idea for those who experience...
No one should be worried about going bankrupt from medical bills. Unfortunately, many people have experienced this very tragedy. But recent changes to federal laws can help remedy this situation. The Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act, which became law in...
Back pain is incredibly common, with many estimates stating that every adult will seek some form of medical care for back pain at least once in their lives. But there’s a big difference between mechanical and inflammatory back pain. Finding relief from inflammatory...
For many people, sciatica pain is the worst pain they’ve ever felt. When sciatica is at its worst, relief seems unlikely and nothing seems to help. But relief is closer than you may think. Determining if sciatica is getting better is pretty straightforward. Unlike...
