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Our SOC News section is devoted to share the latest information in spine health and overall wellness. Through our SOC News page, we provide the latest news on spine and orthopedic care, advise from our doctors and all kinds of information aimed at helping our readers improve their health.
Sciatica Radiculopathy | Causes and Treatments
Sciatic nerve pain is a type of radiculopathy where the symptoms occur as a result of nerve compression along the spine. Radiculopathic pain radiates from one part of the body to another.
3 Home Stretches for Shoulder Bursitis
The primary goal with any stretch or exercise is to reduce strain on the affected tissues. Here there are three examples of stretches to try at home to alleviate pain from shoulder bursitis.
4 Easy Desk Stretches at Work
Learn how to work out at the workplace with these four easy-to-do stretches that you can do in standing and sitting position that will help you boost your energy and improve your posture.
Home Treatment Strategies for Sciatica
A number of sciatica home treatment strategies exist to help you achieve a stronger, healthier spine, reducing your sciatic pain symptoms. Common home treatment strategies for sciatica include...
7 Home DIY Pain Relief Tips for Dupuytren’s Contracture
The symptoms of Dupuytren's Contracture Disease depend on how far it has progressed. Although there is no cure, there are several DIY home options that can help reduce its effects.
Is Surgery the Only Way To Treat a Herniated Disc?
A herniated disc is a condition that causes pain in the back and tingling in the legs. If you’ve been diagnosed with this condition, you may be wondering what steps to take next. The good news is that the condition is curable. In fact, most times, it resolves on its own. But even if it doesn’t, treatment plans are available to help patients recover.
Tips to Age Well
Aging is inevitable, but it is just a number. How you feel is what matters most. If you feel good, your age is not a huge factor. In fact, if your overall health is well as your aging, then you are in a good place!
How to Treat a Ganglion Cyst Rupture
Nobody knows for sure why ganglion cysts form. They grow from the lining of joints and tendons. Usually, when the tissue at the joint erupts, lubricating fluid leaks into this area of misplaced tissue.
Should I Swim with Back Pain?
Swimming is low-impact and great for easing back pain. In fact, your body weight is supported by water when in the pool. So, there is less stress on your joints when swimming with back pain. [...]
The Effects of Poor Posture on The Body
Posture is the position that you hold your body at while standing, sitting, or lying down. A correct posture is the position of the least amount of stress. So, pressure on the joints, muscles, and [...]
Questions & Answers
Visit our Questions & Answers by Raina Diedrick, Kendally Guardia and Victoria Verrengia, our certified PAs who answer all the questions from patients and readers. Visit our Questions & Answers section here.
Can you lay on your back after surgery?
Yes, you can lay on your back after surgery. To reduce pain after a spinal procedure it [...]
Why do I have shoulder pain from golfing?
There are several reasons you could be experiencing shoulder pain from golfing or playing a sport in [...]
How can I stop sciatica pain?
It is very common for people to think of sciatica as a condition. Although, it is not. [...]
Sciatica Radiculopathy | Causes and Treatments
Sciatic nerve pain is a type of radiculopathy where the symptoms occur as a result of nerve compression along the spine. Radiculopathic pain radiates from one part of the body to another.
3 Home Stretches for Shoulder Bursitis
The primary goal with any stretch or exercise is to reduce strain on the affected tissues. Here there are three examples of stretches to try at home to alleviate pain from shoulder bursitis.
4 Easy Desk Stretches at Work
Learn how to work out at the workplace with these four easy-to-do stretches that you can do in standing and sitting position that will help you boost your energy and improve your posture.
Home Treatment Strategies for Sciatica
A number of sciatica home treatment strategies exist to help you achieve a stronger, healthier spine, reducing your sciatic pain symptoms. Common home treatment strategies for sciatica include...