Degenerative disc conditions are fairly common and, in some cases, asymptomatic. Yet some with dehydrated, bulging or herniated discs are subjected to a great deal of pain, often affecting other parts of the body due to nerve impingement. Treating degenerated discs should involve physical therapy, decompression treatments or inversion treatments and, if needed, short-term anti-inflammatory [...]
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Upper Back Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
January 29th, 2012 
AmeeL Lower back pain commonly accompanies pregnancy from start to finish. Upper and mid back pain are also normal during pregnancy, though less commonly reported. The drastic changes the body undergoes throughout the course of pregnancy both directly and indirectly affect the upper portion of your back. The main culprit of pregnancy upper back pain is [...]
Doctor Of Osteopathy Or Doctor Of Medicine? Learn The Difference
January 25th, 2012 AmeeL If you have a chronic back pain condition, you’re likely looking for the right specialist to provide effective diagnosis and treatment. Yet few people know that they can make an important choice starting with the type of physician they initially see. The conventional M.D. (doctor of medicine) is not the only option for those seeking [...]
Spinal Fusion Risks and Alternatives
January 22nd, 2012 AmeeL You’ve tried everything for your back pain: chiropractic, physical therapy, decompression treatments, massage, acupuncture – yet the pain hasn’t gone away. If your back pain is caused by disc degeneration, you’re likely considering surgery as a last resort. Spinal fusion surgery is by far the most common surgical procedure administered for degenerative discs. With high [...]
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