Understanding Sciatica: Why Your Back Pain Radiates Down Your Leg
Sciatica is more than back pain—it’s nerve pain that radiates down the leg. Learn the causes, treatments, and prevention tips to keep moving pain-free.
Spinal Stenosis: The Silent Culprit Behind Chronic Back Pain in Older Adults
Learn how spinal stenosis silently contributes to chronic back pain in older adults. Discover its symptoms, causes, and effective non-surgical and surgical treatments.
Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters?
Bulging and herniated discs may seem similar, but they have key differences in severity, symptoms, and treatment. Learn how to identify, manage, and treat each condition to relieve pain and protect your spine health.
Spinal Stenosis and Aging: How to Protect Your Spine as You Get Older
Learn how to protect your spine as you age with expert tips to prevent spinal stenosis, reduce pain, and maintain strength, flexibility, and mobility for a healthier, active life.
My baseball-playing son hurt his shoulder. What do I do now?
The first line treatment for a sports-related shoulder injury is RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. If the pain, swelling, and difficulty using the arm persists, then an evaluation by an orthopedic specialist is warranted. During this evaluation, a physical exam will be performed as well as x-rays. In skeletally immature children, acute injuries may occur [...]