by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 15, 2018 | Spine, Wellness
The onset of back pain among runners may stem from a general weakness in their deep core muscles, new research indicates. Such deep muscles are located well below the more superficial muscles typified by the classic six-pack abs of fitness magazine fame, the...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jan 11, 2018 | pain, Spine
Radiofrequency ablation: A new treatment that aims electrical pulses at irritated nerves around the spinal cord appears effective at relieving chronic lower back pain and sciatica, a preliminary study suggests. The minimally invasive procedure, called image-guided...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jul 13, 2017 | Anti-aging, pain, Spine, Wellness
Summer is the time when everyone dives into yard work and takes family vacations. But all that time spent bending, lifting and traveling can strain your back, spine experts say. An estimated 3.7 million Americans sought care for back pain and injuries at...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Jun 28, 2017 | Anti-aging, pain, Spine, surgery, Wellness
People over age 65 shouldn’t avoid surgery for a herniated disc just because of their age. Seniors benefit from the procedure as much as younger patients, Norwegian research shows. The study involved more than 5,500 people with a herniated, or...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Mar 23, 2017 | pain, Spine
What is a whiplash? Whiplash is an injury to your neck. It is caused by your neck bending forcibly forward and then backward, or vice versa. The injury, which is poorly understood, usually involves the muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons in your neck. What causes a...
by Comprehensive Orthopaedics | Feb 14, 2017 | pain, Spine, Wellness
Painkillers like aspirin, Aleve and Advil don’t help most people with back pain, a new review finds. The researchers estimated that only one in six people gained a benefit from taking these nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Meanwhile, previous...
