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How to Tell Acute Pain From Chronic Pain

Pain is the way your body can signal that something has happened or that something may be wrong. When that pain happens rapidly and then starts to go away once the source is removed, that is called ac[...]

May 23, 2022

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetic neuropathy is a kind of nerve damage you may experience if you suffer from diabetes. High glucose (blood sugar) levels can damage nerves throughout your body, but most often those in the legs[...]

April 27, 2022

What is “Text Neck” and How Can You Prevent It?

So-called “text neck” is a very common affliction affecting people who text on a phone or other device frequently. This condition is a result of the constant growth in the mobile user population, [...]

March 16, 2022

What is a Slipped Disk?

Most common in older adults, a slipped disk, also known as a herniated disc, is when the rubbery cushions (called discs) located between the vertebrae in your spine become displaced. Spinal disks have[...]

January 27, 2022

Sleep Posture for a Healthy Spine

Sleep is a time of restoration. Your body is hard at work repairing and rejuvenating while you’re asleep. However, because you lose conscious control over your body when catching ZZZs, it’s easy t[...]

January 17, 2022

What is Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle, often resulting in fractures due to even the mildest of stresses, such as bending over or coughing. These most commonly occur [...]

November 16, 2021

Common Causes of Knee Pain

With 100 million Americans suffering from knee pain, it’s no secret that this is the second most common cause of chronic pain. In fact, one-third of all Americans say they have experienced knee pain[...]

October 26, 2021

What is a Herniated Disc?

A common injury in many adults, a herniated disc can affect any part of the spine, but usually the neck or lower back. When a disc cracks and the soft material inside starts to leak out, it can press [...]

October 5, 2021

Proper Alignment When Working From Home

These days, many of us are working remotely, ditching long commutes on congested road ways for slipper-padded strolls a few feet away to the home office down the hall. Unfortunately, just as with in-o[...]

August 31, 2021

Top Reasons for Back Pain

Top Reasons for Back Pain Back pain is no picnic, especially when chronic. It can be debilitating and detract from your quality of life. Unfortunately, more than 31 million Americans suffer from lower[...]

August 22, 2021

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