Back Pain Cases Expected To Surge To 800 Million By 2050
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Unless we take a proactive approach to solving the issue, a new report suggests that the number of people who will be suffering from back pain will reach 800 million by the year 2050. According to the model published in the Lancet Rheumatology journal, more than 840 million people will deal with problematic back pain […]
How To Help Your Kid Become More Active
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Being physically active during your adolescent and teen years can help your body develop and strengthen as expected, but it seems like it’s getting harder and harder to get kids to be active. Cell phones, television and video games have all become more engaging, and while are finding new ways to be entertained, if that […]
Causes Of Back Pain While Going To The Bathroom
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
If you are uncomfortable or in pain when attempting to pass a bowel movement, you’re not alone. Many people deal with discomfort when having a bowel movement, and oftentimes this discomfort is housed in the back region. Sometimes this discomfort is caused by a spinal issue, while other times the problem is in a different […]
Treating Spinal Nerve Sheath Tumors
Category: Back Pain, Spine | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Your spinal nerves are protected by a thin layer of myelin and connective tissue called a nerve sheath. If an issue develops in the cells within this insulative cover, a nerve sheath tumor can develop. The majority of these nerve sheath tumors are non-cancerous, but they will need to be monitored and they can compress […]
What Is Bamboo Spine?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that affects your spinal column. In more severe cases, this inflammation can actually lead to vertebral segments fusing together, which can lead to decreased mobility and other uncomfortable symptoms. It can also lead to a condition known as bamboo spine. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at […]
5 Tips For Safely Stretching Your Back
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Stretching is an essential part of the day for athletes or anyone who wants to ease their muscles into activity, but if you aren’t careful about how you approach the activity, you could end up doing more harm than good for your spine. But how can you ensure that you are getting the most out […]
Preventing Back Pain When Training For A Triathlon
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
You need to be in incredibly good shape to finish a triathlon, but that doesn’t mean that triathletes are immune from pain and injury. Your whole body will feel the effects of training and raceday, and one of the more common locations for discomfort to develop is in your spine. We don’t want your training […]
What’s The Fastest Way To Relieve Back Pain?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
It would be great if there was some miracle cure for back pain, but there’s no magic pill that you can take that will solve the root cause of your discomfort. That said, there are treatments that can get you back to a pain-free way of living sooner than others. In today’s blog, we take […]
