The Cushion of the Spine As humans, our spine is filled with discs between each of our bony vertebrae. These discs act as a cushion between each vertebra which is stacked on top of each other to make up our entire spinal column. Often, when a disc herniates, the jelly-like nucleus of the inner portion […]
SpineTreating Chronic Low Back Pain Did you know that people go to their doctors with complaints of back pain more frequently than any other problem? Sixty-five million Americans have reported a recent episode of back pain. Close to 16 million adults, roughly 8 percent, experience persistent or chronic back pain. As a result, they are […]
Chronic PainLow back pain is one of the most common and debilitating concerns for individuals pursuing physical therapy. Deya et al., 2006, performed a survey of 31,044 respondents, and of that large pool of subjects, 26.4% reported significant incidences of low back pain in the last three months. Unfortunately, it is incredibly apparent with a large […]
Chronic Pain, SpineHow to Get Rid of Back Pain Recurring back pain resulting from improper body mechanics can be prevented by avoiding movements that jolt or strain the back. They can also be prevented by maintaining correct posture and lifting objects properly. Many work-related injuries are caused or aggravated by stressors such as heavy lifting, contact stress […]
Injury Prevention, Spine, Workplace Safety5 Ways to Keep Your Spine Healthy and Moving Well The spine is composed of 24 vertebrae that are connected by 23 discs. The discs act as shock absorbers, give the spine its shape and strengthen it. In total, the spine has 364 joints and is surrounded by 15 muscles. To keep the spine moving […]
Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, Spine
