Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments there are, affecting almost 80% of all people at one time or another in their lives. Although the causes vary, changes in the lumbar, or lower back due to musculoskeletal damage are usually found to be the main cause. Your musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues that provide form, support, stability, and movement to your body. And while these structures usually do what they need to and keep you upright, there are plenty of things in the lower back that can cause pain. Most of the ti ..read more

Our joints bear a heavy burden, connecting our entire skeletons together and allowing our bodies to move in all sorts of ways. That why it’s so common to start feeling pain and discomfort in any number of them, especially as we age. Relying on things like over-the-counter medications is fine for short-term joint pain relief, but taking them all the time and doing nothing else to try and address the inflammation and pain isn’t going to make the pain go away. And after all, that’s the ultimate goal, right? What Causes Joint Pain? There are a lot of different conditions can lead to chronic pain i ..read more

If you’re an active person, injuries and pain can be more than just a nuisance, they can make it impossible to do the things you love and really take the fun out of life. That’s where a sports medicine specialist can come in, helping you restore function and get moving again so you can get back in the game, on the trail, or whatever you enjoy doing. What is a Sports Medicine Physician? Sports medicine is an area of medicine that focuses on the treatment and prevention of injury, as well as helping people who are or want to be active exercise safely and effectively so they can improve their per ..read more

If you’re in pain, you know that it can affect many aspects of your life. Whether you recently injured yourself or you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for a while, the inability to do the things you love and take care of everyday tasks like working, taking care of children – even just getting around – can be a burden. And just like pain affects so many parts of daily life, there are a lot of things we do in our day-to-day lives that can have major impacts on our bodies and lead to health issues like acute and/or chronic pain. That’s where holistic pain management comes in. What is holistic p ..read more

There are a lot of things that can cause your back to hurt, from accidents to conditions like arthritis, old injuries and more. And while many of these things can’t be avoided, there is one common cause of back pain that can – poor posture. Maintaining proper posture is important because your spine is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and soft discs that all need to work together to support your upper body and neck. When you use incorrect posture that doesn’t provide the ergonomic support your spine needs, it can put stress on areas that simply aren’t designed t ..read more

Knee pain, whether it’s the result of an injury, accident, chronic condition or just wear and tear as we age, is something a lot of people struggle with. This pain can make it hard to do the things you want to do, the things you have to do, and importantly, keep active and get the exercise you need to heal and strengthen the knee joint. When your knee hurts, exercising may be the last thing you want to do. But it’s one of the best ways to treat the condition, and over time it can help immensely with things like pain, instability, swelling and stiffness. Besides that, exercise helps you maintai ..read more

When it comes to managing pain, whether it’s acute or chronic, there is a ton of information and advice out there. With so many different sources of information, it can sometimes get confusing, and it may even be hard to know where to start. You may have already looked into medications, treatments and therapies that can reduce pain for a while. But the simplest and most effective way to reduce pain in ways that can lead to long-term relief is by adopting a healthy lifestyle. We know, you’ve probably heard something like this before, and people have plenty of different ideas about what a consti ..read more

You’ve probably heard the old expression “Use it or lose it.” Well, it can also relate to more than just skill and knowledge, as the same can be said about your body. For many people who are in pain, getting up and being physically active can be difficult. But the alternative – inactivity – can be even more detrimental to your health. Physical activity is critical to your overall health, especially things like your musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, and nervous system. And when you don’t get enough activity, you are at risk for a condition known as disuse syndrome. What is disuse s ..read more

While many people use pain relief medication such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil/Motrin) with no problems, long-term use can cause side effects. Studies have linked long-term acetaminophen use to an increased risk of heart attacks, bleeding in the digestive system, and impaired kidney function. In addition, some research suggests that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen increases the risk of stomach ulcers, kidney failure, and stroke. And it almost goes without saying, but prescription pain medications – in addition to being addictive – can ..read more

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments there are, affecting almost 80% of all people at one time or another in their lives. Although the causes vary, changes in the lumbar, or lower back due to musculoskeletal damage are usually found to be the main cause. Your musculoskeletal system is made up of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues that provide form, support, stability, and movement to your body. And while these structures usually do what they need to and keep you upright, there are plenty of things in the lower back that can cause pain. Most of the ti ..read more