Herniated Disc Pain Relief: Simple Non-Surgical Treatment
Before hastily deciding to have surgery for your newly diagnosed herniated disc, you should take this non-surgical approach. […]
Can MS Cause Excruciating Back Pain?
Multiple sclerosis is known for causing pain, but can it cause excruciating or severe pain – in one’s back? If back pain isn’t the No. 1 non-fatal health problem in the U.S., then it certainly [...]
Spinal Stenosis: Should Trying to Stand Straight Be Avoided?
As spinal stenosis progresses, the patient gets increasingly hunched over when walking. “Spinal stenosis is a common problem that develops in the spine as we age,” says Dr. Nick Jain, MD, a board certified and [...]
Low Back Pain Relief: Ice Pack vs. Heat Pad or Does It Matter?
Low back pain is no picnic. If you don't want to be on narcotics to relieve the pain, you'll want to try a cold pack or maybe a hot water bottle. But which one works [...]
Cause of the Ache in Your Tailbone when Sitting
Here's what can cause the ache in your tailbone when you’ve been sitting. And what to do. Does your tailbone hurt after you’ve been sitting for a while, even though you haven’t recently fallen on [...]
Is Peripheral Vascular Disease Pain Similar to Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis and PVD (peripheral vascular disease) both cause “leg pain.” Is there a way to tell the difference between these two conditions? “The pain from PVD, referred to as intermittent claudication, is very different from [...]