It’s the season for gratitude, and even though the global pandemic has forced this year’s Thanksgiving celebration to look far different from what we’re all used to, most people are trying to safely observe as many traditions as possible. While travel and big family gatherings are not recommended this year, most people will still have… Continue Reading
Exercise has long been a double-edged sword for people suffering from back pain. Movement is known to ease discomfort, strengthen core muscles and increase flexibility, but some exercises can exacerbate already-existing issues. When you combine the question of right and wrong types of exercise with the limitations on exercise options imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic,… Continue Reading
It’s a disturbing fact of life that as we age, the various structures in our cervical spine begin to break down, and this leads to additional friction and uneven pressure that leads to the noises that you’re hearing. At its most basic, what you’re hearing is the result of degeneration of the surfaces of your… Continue Reading
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For the lucky few the pain will only be intermittent muscle pain felt in response to overexertion. For others, however, the issue has more to do with long-term damage or wear and tear that makes their discomfort a constant and unwelcome companion. Whatever… Continue Reading
Patients who are suffering from damage to the discs in their cervical spine have several different options for treatment. At our cervical spine specialty practice in New Jersey, we begin with a conservative approach whenever possible, favoring the use of over-the-counter medications, exercise, physical therapy and other non-invasive approaches before suggesting surgery. When those protocols… Continue Reading
With summer in the rearview window and kids getting used to their new normal, those who’d thought they’d be back in their offices by now are facing the truth of the situation: it’s time to acknowledge that we’re home for the long haul, and need to create a more permanent, healthier environment for ourselves. Far… Continue Reading
Whether you wake up with back pain that eventually dissipates as you move through your day or you carry it with you constantly, the discomfort can impact your mood and your spirit just as much as it does your ability to perform your basic daily tasks, and there’s a good chance that things have gotten… Continue Reading
As we get older, things start to fall apart. We develop aches and pains that we thought would only happen to other people. One of the most common is back pain caused by a condition known as spinal stenosis. Spinal stenosis is a shift in the structure of the spine that occurs as we age.… Continue Reading
Minor injuries are an unfortunate part of life: They happen to everybody. In contrast to the types of traumas that send us to the doctor, these are the types of injuries that we tend to wait out and treat on our own. Those home remedies have evolved over the years with improvements to medications and… Continue Reading
Having an aching back is one of the most common medical complaints, but knowing you’re your back is hurting isn’t enough. You need to know what’s behind your pain in order to make sure that you’re treating it appropriately. Though most people assume that back pain is either muscle strain or a herniated disc, for… Continue Reading