Keyword(s): chronic knee pain Bottom Line: Knees hurt? You’re not alone. Chronic knee pain is thought to affect up to 25% of adults and can significantly limit your mobility and quality of life. Your knee is a hinge-joint that primarily moves back and forth (flexion and extension) and allows some twisting or rotation. Every step […]
Bottom Line: Have you taken an over the counter medication for neck pain or back pain? Although NSAID medications (Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aspirin, and more) can be purchased over the counter, it doesn’t mean they don’t have risks and dangers. Why it Matters: Over the past twenty years, we’ve seen the effects of low back […]
Bottom Line: It may seem odd to think that nagging leg, calf, or foot pain could be traced back to a low back problem, but if you’ve had pain in your leg or foot, a pinched nerve in your low back may be creating your issue! Pain that travels along a spinal nerve is called […]
Bottom Line: Low back pain is the number one reason people worldwide visit their doctor and miss work. If you’ve dealt with it in the past (or maybe even right now), you know back pain can change your life in an instant. Not being able to enjoy hobbies, difficulty in your ability to work, and […]
Bottom Line: Low back pain is something that over 80% of us will deal with at some point in our lives… but what exactly causes low back pain? Usually, it’s not just one thing that causes low back pain, but there are some trends and information that we’ve uncovered about the primary causes, and most […]