There is a reason that upwards of 80 percent of all adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Much of it has to do with the anatomy of the lower (lumbar) spine. This area bears much of the weight of the upper body before transferring it to the pelvis. This includes the … [Read more...] about Lower Back Pain Could Mean More than You Think
The Specialty of Interventional Pain Management
As the medical field has expanded and the complexities of pain have become more well-known, pain management physicians have become more available to patients. Interventional pain management is a specialty that requires additional training and education surrounding pain. Physicians that pursue this … [Read more...] about The Specialty of Interventional Pain Management
How Chronic Pain Spreads
Serious sailors know that a small amount of rust on a boat can become a much bigger problem if it is not addressed quickly. The same applies to pain. Left untreated, it can become worse, become chronic and sometimes spread to other areas of the body. Chronic pain is generally defined as anything … [Read more...] about How Chronic Pain Spreads
Causes and Treatments of Degenerative Arthritis
Causes of Degenerative Arthritis Degenerative arthritis, also referred to as osteoarthritis, is a condition largely caused by aging. As individuals get older, the protein makeup of cartilage decreases and the water content of cartilage increases. The decrease in protein levels paired with … [Read more...] about Causes and Treatments of Degenerative Arthritis