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Poor posture can affect more than just your appearance-it can lead to tight muscles and tendons and, over time, pain. The good news is that poor posture doesn’t develop overnight. It typically takes months or years of habitual slumping for more lasting issues to take root. Fortunately, regular mov...

A stiff back can be caused by muscle strain, poor posture, or underlying conditions like arthritis. Treatment is based on the underlying cause and may involve rest, pain medication, physical therapy, and in some cases, surgery.

Identifying the cause of your back pain is essential for finding the right treatment. Whether due to injury or aging, knowing when to consult a healthcare provider can help manage symptoms effectively.

A herniated disc occurs when the soft center layer of a spinal disc, called the annulus fibrosus, tears or ruptures. This allows the inner gel-like portion of the disc, called the nucleus pulposus, to push through into the spinal canal. The type of surgery a person has for a herniated disc depends o...

A burning sensation in your upper back can happen due to muscle strain from lifting or exercise, stress-related muscle tension, spinal misalignment, herniated discs that compress nerves, or inflammatory conditions like arthritis.

Sitting down for too long can increase your risk of numerous health conditions, including muscle pain, blood clots, and diabetes. It can also affect your mental health.

For many patients struggling with chronic neck or back pain, the question seems straightforward: if a damaged spinal disc can be replaced while preserving motion, why isn’t that the standard treatment?

Lumbar spinal stenosis increases the risk of injury from falling because the stenosis compresses the nerves that control leg strength, balance and coordination. Here are recommendations for fall prevention if you have lumbar spinal stenosis:

If you have lumbar spinal stenosis, the goal while exercising is to keep the spine in a "neutral" or slightly flexed (forward-leaning) position. However, many standard exercises do the exact opposite, forcing the lower back into an arch that can trigger a flare-up.

Lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms are often specifically tied to the act of standing upright. As you walk, pressure on the nerves builds up, leading to worsening symptoms of leg pain, cramping and/or weakness that can make it difficult to walk even short distances.