spine Archive

  • Low Back Pain

    Low Back Pain

    Don’t underestimate it. Lumbar (lower back) pain affects 75-85% of the population in a lifetime. Most back pain episodes resolve spontaneously. By using cryotherapy (ice), anti-inflammatories, exercising lightly and avoiding the activity that caused the pain, can be beneficial. Unfortunately, chronic (long-term) back pain can be a significant problem for a smaller percentage of the population and [...]

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  • Neck Pain

    Neck Pain

    We all have woken up with a “crick” in the neck. Fortunately, the pain resolves, especially if we stretch, use moist heat or ice, exercise gently, and use anti-inflammatory medication. But sometimes the “crick” does not resolve, leaving you to battle with muscle spasm and neck stiffness. Additionally the neck and upper back is often the area [...]

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