Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons why people see their doctor. How common is lower back pain? It is estimated that around four out of five people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Lower back pain can affect a person’s mobility and prevent them from partaking […]
Injuries from a car accident can take a heavy toll on your physical and mental health. In many cases, victims of a car crash may not feel any pain or discomfort immediately after the accident. However, this does not mean they have nothing to worry about. Pain After a Car Accident Can Be Delayed Some […]
The neck is a complex network of nerves, joints, bones, and muscles. Not only does the neck allow the head to move, but it also provides support to the head and protects the nerves that carry signals from the brain to different parts of the body. A sufferer of neck pain may be unable to […]
The musculoskeletal system is comprised of bones, soft tissues, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Together, these components work to support the weight of the body and enable movement. Around 1.71 billion people in the world have a musculoskeletal condition. People with musculoskeletal disorders often struggle to perform activities in their daily lives. Musculoskeletal disorders can impact […]
A car accident occurs every 60 seconds in the United States. If you think a crash cannot happen to you because you follow traffic rules, you are wrong. Unfortunately, car accidents can happen to even the most careful drivers. Injuries resulting from an accident can damage nerves, resulting in debilitating and excruciating pain or weakness […]
What is Sciatica? The sciatic nerve branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks, and down the legs. It carries messages from the brain, down the spinal cord, and to the legs to help facilitate several movements of the foot such as turning the foot upward, downward, inward, and outward. When the sciatic […]
Neck pain is more common than you might think! Researchers believe that almost 80% of people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain can come in varying extremes. Some people with neck pain experience a dull and mildly irritating ache, while others report sharp nerve pain that radiates down their shoulder. […]
Most people will experience some sort of back pain at some time in their lives. Chronic back pain can be extremely debilitating while affecting a person’s ability to perform daily activities. Back pain can restrict mobility, affecting quality of life. There are several types of back pain. Some people experience muscle aches, while many others […]
Pregnancy is an exciting, but also a challenging time in a woman’s life. A woman’s body undergoes a drastic transformation during pregnancy. Many of these changes, over time, can cause discomfort or pain and may even lead to health problems. Many women experience mental health issues during the different stages of their pregnancy. There are […]
Work injuries are becoming increasingly more common with each passing day. In the U.S., an employee is injured on the job every 7 seconds. Work-related injuries can force employees to miss work, thereby causing employers to scramble to cover a shift and causing a disruption in an employee’s daily routine. A work-related injury can cause […]