Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal issues in the United States, and heavy lifting is a major contributor to its development. When lifting is done repeatedly or with improper form, it places excess stress on the spine, gradually damaging discs, joints, and surrounding muscles. Let’s … [Read more...]
Bertolotti’s Syndrome—It May Be the Source of Your Back Pain
Symptoms and Treatment According to statistics compiled by the federal government, about four of every five Americans will seek medical treatment for back pain at some point in their life. In many instances, the pain is the result of a traumatic accident or repetitive stress or motion. There is, … [Read more...]
The Most Common Types of Back Injuries
Frequent Causes of Trauma Related to the Back Bureau of Labor statistics indicate that one in every two working Americans will lose at least a day of work in 2019 due to back soreness or pain. That's more than 250 million working days lost every year! Some people have the misfortune to inherit some … [Read more...]
The Many Causes of Chronic Back Pain—Spinal Problems
Understanding the Ways that Spinal Challenges Can Lead to Chronic Back Pain What's the most frequent source of pain in your body? Most likely, it's associated with your back and your spine. Whether you're standing, sitting, moving around or lying down, your back is usually involved in some way. … [Read more...]
