Herniated Disc
Bulged Disc vs. Herniated Disc Some people think bulged discs and herniated discs are the same thing. However, this is not true. A herniated disc cracks along the annulus, which is the outside part of the disk. This type of crack occurs in a small section of a disc causing a rupture. Then the soft…
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More than 80% of North Americans report back and neck pain. That’s a pretty significant number of people in constant pain; stiffness, discomfort and disability may linger on long after the original injury is healed. Most back and neck pain can be traced to the discs within the spine with herniations, bulges, and degeneration most…
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After car accidents, it’s not uncommon for someone to experience pain and stiffness. What if your back pain from car accident is more than just a little discomfort? After all, you weren’t going that fast, so how bad could it be? The truth is, it doesn’t matter how fast you were going. Serious injury is…
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What is degenerative disc disease? There is normal aging in the protective discs that cushion the spine. And then there is degenerative disc disease. Most people will experience some normal age-related wear and tear to their spinal discs. Others will go on to develop degenerative disc disease. The painfully debilitating condition will require ongoing treatment.…
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Are you injured in car accident? You may not realize you need to see a doctor after your car accident. Making that call is one of the most important things you will do after filing reports and notifying insurance companies. You may feel a little “stiff,” but you’re sure the pain will go away on…
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In a world of do-it-yourself videos, many people prefer to take a shortcut or an easy way out. There are no safe shortcuts when you are dealing with your health. And in the case of a spinal injury, if you don’t seek professional guidance, you risk making your injury worse. People may buy an inversion…
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Have you ever been minding your own business, when you suddenly felt a sharp pain in your back? Sometimes you’ll be relaxing or watching TV and feel a jolt when you stand up to get more popcorn. You might be wondering where on earth the pain came from. Or what could possibly be wrong with…
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Sciatica is a very common source of back pain. It refers to nerve pain that begins in the lower back or buttock area and travels to one leg, or sometimes both. Pain that originates in another area of the body that is different from the source of the pain is called neuralgia, referred pain, or…
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Whiplash is a commonly used term that covers a wide variety of debilitating injuries involving the neck and back after a trauma. While whiplash from a car accident is the most common way to sustain whiplash; you can be struck from any angle and at any speed and become injured. Whiplash can also be caused…
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Many people experience low back pain throughout their lives. In fact, it is currently the number one cause of permanent disability, and the second largest reason given for missed work. Low back pain is the second most common reason for doctor visits, and the third most common for surgical procedures. If you have low back…
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