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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Your back has been aching or throbbing off and on or consistently for some time. Are your weak core and poor posture to blame? Chronic low back pain is common, bothersome, and worthy of proper care. And while some cases stem from a medical condition that needs treatment, others can...
Nearly 40% of adults in the United States say they’ve experienced back pain within the past three months, and while it can strike anyone, back pain becomes more likely as you get older. Regardless of your age or the cause of your back pain, what matters most is finding relief so you...
Each year in the United States, more than 16 million tendon and ligament injuries are reported. A tear is a common tendon injury, especially involving the Achilles tendon. Once you have one, you’re likely to experience joint pain that may be intense from the outset or worsen over time, along...
Your body contains many ligaments, which connect your bones and help keep them stable. When you have a sprain, this ligament is torn to some degree, and that stability can go out the window. Sprains are extremely common, impacting the ankles of some 23,000 people in the United States each...
Some 40% of people experience sciatica at some point. If you’re one of them, pain relief is likely to be a very high priority — especially if you endure long-lasting or frequent flare-ups. The condition occurs when a root that forms one of your sciatic nerves or a nerve fiber...
Most everyone experiences pelvic pain on occasion, and it’s often not a big deal. When symptoms linger or become severe, however, it’s important to seek medical support. If you experience pain between your bellybutton and hips that lasts or reoccurs for six months or longer, you may have a medical...
Healthy joints allow you to move freely, stay stable when you’re on your feet, and function well physically overall. While added pounds aren’t known to cause joint disease on their own, they can add strain and inflammation, making way for a range of joint-related problems. Interventional pain specialist Dr. William...
Imagine if you dug a hole to build a house that was too small for the structure itself, then forced the structure into it. That’s similar to what happens when you have spinal stenosis. The spinal canal is too small for your nerve roots and spinal cord. This can lead...
Back pain is extremely common, affecting up to 80% of the population at some point. Compression fractures are one potential cause. Also known as vertebral compression fractures, these injuries happen when one or more bones in your spine weaken and crumble. While most anyone can experience a compression fracture, factors...
As vital as it is for countless body functions, you probably don’t think a whole lot about your back until it hurts. And when it does hurt, your entire life can be affected. An estimated 8% of adults experience persistent or recurrent back pain that makes going about usual daily...
As many as 40% of people experience sciatica at some point, making it one of the most common, yet misunderstood, types of pain. It involves your sciatic nerve, which travels from your lumbar spine through your buttocks and legs. Sciatica causes bothersome symptoms, such as a burning sensation, electric shock-like...
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who live with chronic back pain or other effects of failed back surgery, you know what a toll they can take. Devoid of pain, illness, or injury, your spine and back allow you to move normally, guard against falls, and help ensure...
An estimated 22.7% percent of adults in the United States have some form of arthritis. They experience persistent pain, swelling and mobility issues, but arthritis isn't the only cause of joint pain. Untreated, permanent harm may result. Find out the common causes of joint pain. 1. Osteoarthritis You'll most commonly...
Herniated discs are painful, sometimes debilitating, and impossible to ignore. It can be difficult to know exactly what caused you to slip a disc in your back, but certain factors can put you at risk for herniated discs. Here are five risk factors that can lead to slipped discs, and...