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What Happens When You Throw Your Back Out?
“Throwing your back out” is a euphemism used to describe sudden lower back pain.
What Can You Do to Prevent Osteoporosis?
While certain risk factors, osteoporosis is largely preventable through lifestyle choices and proper care.
Three Types of Back Pain
The three main types of back pain include back pain, axial back pain, and radicular back pain.
Muscle Relaxers: What They Are, Uses and Side Effects
There are various types of muscle relaxers, with some interacting with the central nervous system (CNS) and others affecting the spinal cord or brain.
Tips for a Pain-Free and Ergonomic Workplace
Based on the research, estimates are that 28-33% of workplace injuries are ergonomic injuries related to workplace setup and personal behaviors, like poor posture at a desk.
Back Pain vs. Kidney Pain: What is the Difference?
Understanding the difference between back pain and kidney pain is important to know how quickly to see a doctor.
Sciatica vs. Piriformis Syndrome: What Are the Main Differences?
There are differences between piriformis syndrome vs. sciatica, even though the symptoms are similar.
Facet Joint Injections for Pain Relief and Recover
Facet joint injections can target pain in any facet joint in the spine, including the cervical and thoracic joints.
A Guide to Kyphoplasty Recovery Time
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure in which the surgeon inserts bone cement into the compressed vertebrae body to restore stability.
What is a Nerve Root?
A nerve root is a complex structure that extends directly from the spinal cord and is not just a simple bundle of nerve fibers.