What You’re Eating Can Help (or Hurt) Your Back
You know the old saying, “You are what you eat?” Well, this could not be truer for pain management. If you’ve noticed an unexpected decrease (or an unfortunate increase) in your back pain without introducing any new physical activities, you may need to take a closer look at what you’re putting on your plate or […]
Rethink Your Shoes for the Upcoming Holiday Party
The holiday season is here! Now is the time to attend holiday parties and look your best. As you’re carefully hand-selecting the perfect outfit, be sure to take time to consider your footwear. Let’s Talk about High Heels For those considering high heels, it’s important to consider how one great photo can leave you hurting […]
Celebrate the Holidays Without Pain
The holiday season is fast approaching, which means time off from work and time to celebrate with family and friends! Everyone wants to be able to enjoy the time, to relax, and reflect on the year’s accomplishments. But if you’re suffering from back pain all of this can be hard to enjoy. Over the River […]
6 Ways to Fry Your Turkey; Not Your Back
Are you hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year? Before you spend all day cooking and baking in the kitchen, make sure you keep the following tips in mind to keep back pain at bay. 1.Invest in a Supportive Mat Your hard kitchen floor will become your worst enemy if you’re planning to stand on […]
What is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician?
If you’ve experienced back pain or some other injury in the past, you may have heard of a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician also known as a Physiatrist. Although some may call them Physical Therapists, they are not the same, nor do they perform the same work. Here are answers to some of the […]
Are You at Risk for Back Pain? Don’t Let It Scare You!
Halloween is around the corner, which means scares are in the air! Whether or not you’re in to spooky movies, trick-or-treating, or haunted houses, there’s one thing that everyone fears: back pain. 6 Common Risk Factors Unfortunately, some risk factors may predispose you to back pain. If you fall under one or several of the […]
Deciphering Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is one of the more common causes of spine pain and can either occur through a back injury or with age. This condition is very common with a high diagnosis rate and can cause severe pain if left untreated. What is Degenerative Disc Disease? This condition occurs when one or more of […]
Understanding Your Spine
Understanding your spine can be an important step in your back and neck pain journey. The spine is made up of vertebrae (bones shaped like building blocks), the spinal cord (nerves), fluid, and discs (cushions between the vertebrae). The spine is made of 33 vertebrae that start at the base of your skull and end […]
Back Pain Tips
Back pain often develops and escalates quickly, usually from simple, daily activities like carrying groceries, moving furniture or performing yard work. Once you experience back or neck pain, you are four times as likely to encounter it again. Follow these five tips to ward off spine pain and keep your back in peak condition. […]
