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Degenerating vertebral discs are referred to as degenerative disc disease. Wear and tear on the discs causes them to wear down, which results in pain, inflammation, and mobility problems. Discs are housed between vertebrae, the small bones that form the backbone and surround the spinal cord. There are seven vertebrae in the cervical spine, twelve
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Is It Sciatica or Muscle Spasms?
Back pain, and lower back pain especially, is a common problem, particularly in adults over the age of 40. The strain of staying upright – standing, sitting for long periods, and doing any type of physical activity for too long or in wrong form – can eventually lead to a stiff and painful back. But
Read MoreIs the Pain Down Your Leg Caused by Sciatica?
Are you experiencing lower back pain in the lumbar region of your spine, or pain that radiates down into your lower extremity, such as your thigh or down the leg? If you describe these symptoms to your doctor, they may consider this to be a medical condition called sciatica. The sciatic nerve is the longest
Read MoreHow your Weight Effects Degenerative Joint Disease of the Cervical Spine
Doctors have long felt that being overweight can lead to degenerative disc (DDD) disease of the spine, often causing lower back pain. Statistics show that as a patient’s BMI (Body Mass Index) climbs, so does the incident of their lower back pain. Patients with a BMI greater than 25 are more likely to develop osteoarthritis
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