Cervical pain affects the neck, shoulders, and arms of about one out of every three Americans annually. Chronic or acute neck pain can respond to natural treatments–ones you can do in the comfort of your own home. Let’s talk about this common and sometimes debilitating complaint and how your orthopedic team in Johnson City, TN,
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Tips for Preventing Degenerative Disc Disease
Your spine bears the brunt of all the movements that you make and the certain changes that take place in your body as you age. By 35 years of age, about 30 percent of people will experience some degree of disc degeneration, albeit they don’t necessarily develop symptoms. Degenerative disc disease occurs when the discs
Read MoreCommon Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease
Like all body systems, the musculoskeletal system deteriorates as we get older. After about age 20, the cushions between your bones starts to wear down, affecting even those found in the spine. This condition is known as disc degeneration. It occurs when the discs found between the vertebrae of your spine degenerate and weaken. If
Read MoreL1 Thru S5: Identifying the Source of Your Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions to send people to see an orthopedic doctor. Everyone will experience low back pain at least once in their life, and when this happens, there is a tendency to want to self-diagnose. While low back pain is often managed well without surgery, it could be
Read MoreWhat Is Cervical Spondylosis?
As we get older, we may experience unexplained neck pain and stiffness. The reason for this is that the vertebral bones begin to rub against each other as you move, because the protective discs in your neck can wear down and dry out over time. The uppermost part of your spine is in your neck,
Read MoreManaging Pain After Back Surgery
Back surgery is an essential part of any orthopedic physician’s arsenal of treatments. Surgery attempts to correct structural problems that can lead to pain and other symptoms, and many patients feel lasting relief after surgery. Nevertheless, it is an invasive procedure, and specialists typically reserve it as a last-resort option. A common misconception is that
Read MoreCauses of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease refers to a condition in which a spinal disc wears down and can cause a host of uncomfortable symptoms. Degenerative disc disease happens when spinal bones scrape against each other due to friction. As a result, patients experience localized pain as well as tingling, numbness, and other sensations that can travel to
Read MoreSigns you should see an orthopedic doctor for back pain
Back pain is a very common complaint. A lot of people experience it at some point in their lives. In some cases, back pain gets better with self-treatment, which includes rest and taking over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatories. However, there are a lot of situations where back pain cannot be treated at home and needs
Read MoreWhat Is Lumbar Microdiscectomy?
The pain of a herniated disc in your lower back can be excruciating – and it can be frustrating if you are not feeling any relief. The nagging pain, which can be sciatica, can last for months while your body is working to recover from the herniated disc. The only two options are (1) live
Read MoreWhat to expect after minimally invasive spinal surgery
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Is Bringing Backs into the Future The traditional “open” spinal surgeries of yesteryear came with a laundry list of pitfalls – from long incisions to extensive and painful recoveries. Luckily, the advent of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) has introduced new possibilities for patients who haven’t responded to more conservative methods,
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