If you’re suffering from a degenerative spine disease such as degenerative disc disease or spinal arthritis, your physician has likely prescribed a regimen of conservative, nonsurgical treatments. He or she has also likely explained that it can take several weeks or months before you find relief from your symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle […]

Degenerative spine disorders most commonly occur as a result of the natural aging process. Pause for just a moment to think about the wear and tear that is placed upon your neck and back. Every bend and twist, every harsh impact sustained after car accidents and experienced during athletics, and every pound you’ve ever lifted […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with an intervertebral herniated or bulging disc, treatment for your condition is probably of paramount concern. Before you perform too much research on your own, keep in mind that every patient is unique and that no two cases of herniated or bulging discs will be treated exactly the same. That said, […]

No matter what kind of back or neck surgery you have, there is going to be a period of recovery at home where you are managing some pain or discomfort. However, there are many small things you can do to make yourself more comfortable. First of all, one of the most common misconceptions is that […]

As we get older, it seems like we encounter more aches and pains than we did when we were younger. Arthritis and back pain is quite common, especially among the older population. Many people might think of these pains as inevitable or treatable with supplements and vitamins, but this is simply not the case. You […]

Degenerative spine conditions come in many forms, but all have at least one thing in common: They occur as a result of the gradual deterioration of one or more of the spine’s anatomical components. This deterioration typically occurs as a result of the natural aging process, though certain risk factors – including obesity, participation in […]

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the continuation or worsening of symptoms following surgical treatment for a spinal condition. It most commonly occurs in patients who undergo open neck or back surgeries, which can be highly invasive operations that significantly disrupt the spine’s anatomical components. Open neck or back surgery is typically a treatment of […]

There is a wide variety of possible causes of neck pain, but having an understanding of these causes could assist in preventing pain or, if necessary, guiding treatment. When dealing with neck pain, the culprit is most likely going to be muscle strain, worn joints, or nerve compression. This pain can be caused by a […]

As defined in FDA guidance, bioavailability is “the rate and extent to which the active drug ingredient or therapeutic moiety is absorbed from a drug product and becomes available at the site of action.” While the definition appears sufficient, there a level of ambiguity in the scientific literature has led some people to confuse oral […]

Feeling helpless is not a feeling most people enjoy in their day to day lives. But for people who are trying to feeling out of control and helpless can be a daily battle. The tightness in the chest can feel like a grip that will never leave you. The squeezing of the diaphragm from the […]