Sternum Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What are the Bones in the Chest or Sternum? The bones in the chest are very vital in protecting vital organs from injury, and also provide structural support for the upper body. The thorax is commonly known as the chest. The bones in the chest are the thoracic vertebrae, the twelve pairs of ribs, and […]
Where Lower Back Pain Begins
Where Back Pain Begins Lower back pain is a common problem that severely impacts the quality of your life. It can limit your ability to be active. It can cause you to miss work. Many different causes may lead to pain in your lower back. Please watch this video on Where Back Pain Begins. […]
When to Call a Doctor for Back Pain
When Should You Call a Doctor for Back Pain? Although most back pain is caused by injuries that can heal in several days, there are times when you may need to contact a doctor. Particular injuries, such as injuries to your neck or cervical area, may require emergency treatment and the immediate attention of your […]
Back Health
Back Health With over $80 billion spent annually on back pain treatment, it is vital to handle this problem. Back Health is the epicenter of nerve action for the arms and legs. You can have pain in the back with an injury and have pain, numbness, and tingling in the arms and legs. Physical therapy […]
Traveling with Back Pain
Coping with Back Pain During the Long Car Ride Have you decided to go on the that family trip that you have been planning for months or years but traveling via car is the cost-effective way to get there? The biggest issues with long car rides for any trips are distance. Some trips my take […]
Lifting And Bending Properly
How To Lift Correctly Lifting and bending properly is the best way to keep from hurting yourself with daily activity. In the medical world, we call it body mechanics. Using proper techniques takes practice and a little more time. But, it can protect you from injury and excessive wear and tear on your body. There […]
Gardening Injuries
Florida is the state of year round gardening. This is amazing when you love to garden. BUT there is a risk of gardening injuries when you spend lots of time working with your plants. How Can You Get Hurt While Gardening? The area most commonly injured during gardening is your low back or lumbar spine. […]
What is Spondylolisthesis?
What is Spondylolisthesis? The quick answer, spondylolisthesis is a spine condition that occurs when a vertebra slips forward onto another vertebra. The pain can increase if the vertebrae slip too far and pinch a nerve. Often the patient does not have the abdominal core strength, or the patient experienced a traumatic event to the spine. […]
Preventative Back Care 101
Preventative Back Care 101 A large part of preventative back care is the knowledge of the spine and how it supports the body as well as how the rest of the body supports it. By understanding structure, function, and body mechanics you may be able to resolve or prevent low back pain. To learn more […]
Back, Hip and Knee Connection
The Back, Hip & Knee Connection To read more about the spine, please read this article catch in upper back The goal of this article is to describe the back, hip and knee connection. Often, patients ask me if their back pain is coming from their hip or knee. Or if their hip pain is […]