Whiplash typically occurs when a person’s head is forcefully and quickly thrown backward and then forward. This motion can injure bones in the spine, disks between the bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves and other tissues of the neck. This type of injury may result from: Auto accidents – Rear-end collisions are the most common cause of whiplash. […]
Back to Life: Marsella’s Story
Marsella is a busy real estate agent and a Mom to two busy teenagers. In 2011, she fell off of a ladder while hanging Easter decorations. Her injuries left her unable to move her neck to one side, or use her right hand, and she had trouble walking up stairs. She also developed severe headaches […]
Back Pain Sufferers and Opioid Abuse
REPOST FROM AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS (ASA) July 6, 2015: Opioids May Not Spell Relief for Chronic Back Pain Sufferers with Depression, Anxiety Although opioids are frequently prescribed to treat chronic lower back pain, new research suggests these powerful medications may be less effective in some patients. A study published in the Online First edition […]
Facet Syndrome
It has been estimated that more than 80% of adults will experience neck or back pain at some point in their lives. A common cause of back pain is facet syndrome. Degeneration of the facet joints can create pain in the sufferer. Age, injury, wear, and tear are all causes for the occurrence of facet […]
Stiffness and back pain may be caused by Facet Joint Syndrome
Facet Syndrome It has been estimated that more than 80% of adults will experience neck or back pain at some point in their lives. A common cause of back pain is facet syndrome. Degeneration of the facet joints can create pain in the sufferer. Age, injury, wear, and tear are all causes for the occurrence […]
Whiplash: Don’t do a Double Take
Whiplash is caused by the sudden jerking backward and forward acceleration of the neck and head. The motion can hyperextend the neck beyond its normal range of motion damaging muscles, ligaments and connective tissue. Whiplashes cause real pain and sometimes enduring problems. It occurs for thousands of people every year. Even a minor fender-bender can […]
Tips on Preventing Back Injury While Enjoying Summer
Summer is on the horizon. With those beach volleyball games can come a number of back injuries and spine problems. Take advantage of all summer has to offer with a few tips on preventing back injury. · Pace yourself – whether you want to go for a day’s hike, run a marathon or just walk […]
Neck Pain
At some point in our lives, we all experience some type of neck pain. Most types of neck pain results from a muscle strain or from sudden trauma such as whiplash. Both of these types of pains heal relatively quickly, but during the painful times, there are a few different tips on how you could […]
Back-Friendly Lifting Techniques
Any type of undue movement that puts excessive stress on your back can strain your muscles, damage your intervertebral disc and/or nerves causing back pain. Among many activities which can be harmful to your back (like standing or sitting for an extended period of time, incorrect stretching, sudden movements) improper lifting can generate different back […]
Do Your New Year’s Resolutions Include Taking Better Care of Yourself?
How about deciding to keep a good posture as a New Year’s resolution? Think of good posture as a form of fitness which helps the muscles of your body better support the skeleton and keep it in alignment during movement. But why is it that some people find it difficult to keep and maintain good […]