Approximately 80% of Americans will suffer from lower back pain at some point. But, some people are at a higher risk due to their career or lifestyle – who is at the highest risk? Arguably, professional athletes. It is NBA season, and with that comes a crop of back injuries, surgeries and issues that can...

Many people are looking to lose weight – to look better, get in shape for that big wedding or event, or for a confidence boost. But what if the extra weight was such an issue that it was a danger to your health? This is called obesity, and it is becoming more and more common...

Arthritis can be a contributing factor to back pain. But did you know there are many different types of arthritis? Osteoarthritis is the type of arthritis that happens over time due to wear and tear on joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is another form of arthritis, is manifested with inflammation in the joints. This usually strikes older...

Your lower back constantly aches. But everyone has back pain at some point or another. You experience numbness, tingling or weakness shooting down your leg. But it’ll probably go away. You have a throbbing pain in your neck, even when you haven’t been leaning over or hunching over. But you may have just aggravated it...

Your mom used to scold you, “Shoulders back! Stand up straight!” and you rolled your eyes. But now, you suffer from crippling back pain and wonder if mom was really all that wrong in her nagging. If you are standing or sitting up straight, your spine is stable. Your back has three natural curves, and...

You know that smoking is bad for you. You know it can cause lung disease, lung cancer and emphysema. It increases your risk of a heart attack and stroke. It ages you, and shortens your expected lifespan. But did you know it can also contribute to back pain? Back pain is something most people experience...