Back pain is a relatively common malady, and it can be due to factors such as work, pre-existing conditions, and aging. Some people assume that they can simply rest to alleviate their back pain when in reality, pain can be a sign of a bodily disorder or damage. Depending on the circumstances, it may necessitate…
Every year, more than 30 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. Yet, many just assume this is part of a busy, active, modern life. They go about their days silently suffering and, sadly, chronic pain becomes the new normal. Perhaps people believe that back pain is simply part of the aging process…
Many back surgery procedures are performed to reduce or eliminate chronic back pain and to enable the patient to move their spinal column again correctly. However, surgery is an invasive procedure that involves cutting through tissues to accomplish its objective, so it can take a while to heal fully after a back operation. Fortunately, physical…
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Back pain is a fairly common occurrence, especially among active adults and the elderly. The pain can come and go, or it may persist. Sometimes it can be hard to determine whether it warrants medical attention. Here are a few guidelines to help you decide when to see an orthopedic doctor. An orthopedic doctor specializes…
