Accessibility Tools

Healthcare News

  • What is the relationship between posture and scoliosis?

    Scoliosis refers to when a person has a sideways C- or S-shaped curve in their spine. It can occur at any age but most often presents during a person’s teens. Bad posture cannot cause scoliosis. However, practicing and maintaining optimal posture can help reduce pain and slow the condition’s progression.

    Read more

  • 10 Mid-Back Stretches to Ease Stress and Tension

    When it comes to back trouble, lower back pain tends to steal the spotlight, but mid-back pain—aches that occur anywhere between the back of the neck and the bottom of the rib cage—is no picnic either.

    Read more

  • Spinal Injections for Scoliosis: What to Know

    Spinal injections are a minimally invasive treatment that can help ease pain caused by scoliosis.

    Read more

  • What can cause tenderness when pressing on the spine?

    A tender spot when pressing on the spine is typically due to an injury. However, other conditions, such as disc degeneration, herniated discs, inflammatory arthritis, or infections, may cause localized spine pain.

    Read more

  • Do Steroid Shots Help Ease Back Pain? Experts Weigh In

    There appears to be limited evidence supporting the use of epidural steroid injections for certain types of chronic lower back pain, new guidance from the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) finds. They may modestly reduce pain for up to three months and disability up to six months

    Read more

FirstPrevious | Pages 1 2 3 [4] 5 6 7 8 9 of 72 | Next | Last