Think you’re too young for disc-related back pain? Think again.
Maybe you slept wrong, or your last workout made you sore, but now your back is aching. What do you do? Lying in bed to avoid further injury may sound appealing, but it likely will be unhelpful. In fact, research suggests prolonged bed rest will hinder your healing and make you feel worse.
If you’ve been working from home for more than a year like many of us, you’ve probably experienced neck or back pain from sitting all day at a less-than-ideal workstation. Many of us have been using dining room tables, couches or even beds as desks due to a lack of space. Others have found that the cute chair and tiny desk they used to only sit at to pay bills isn’t very comfortable after all. But even if you can’t afford to buy a new desk, you can take steps to make your home office more ergonomic to prevent joint pain.
Whether you’re suffering from acute or chronic back pain, the dependable diagnoses, treatments and care you’re looking for are available through Riverview Health.
Scoliosis, also known as spinal curvature, occurs when the spine curves abnormally to the side, similar to the shape of an S.
Osteoporosis is an orthopedic condition and bone disease that can make your bones weak, causing them to break easily. Although it primarily affects older women, men and younger adults can also be susceptible to osteoporosis.
Think about your daily aches and pains. Where do you experience them the most? Tense muscles in your neck? An ache in your lower back? Stiffness in your joints? Many health issues are related to bone, joint and muscle pain. That’s why we’ve come up with a quick guide to help you find some relief and avoid more pain.
Scoliosis is a common condition that is often diagnosed during childhood and adolescence. You likely know someone who experienced scoliosis as a child or grew up with classmates who had the condition. But did you know there are three types of scoliosis?
Also known as sciatica or lumbar radiculopathy, sciatic nerve pain can be defined as pain or discomfort that starts in the lower back and can travel down one or both legs. It may feel like a cramp or sharp jolt.
Back pain is best described as any sort of discomfort on the backside of your body in the area between your lower neck and tailbone.
