A trigger point is a knot or bundle of stiff spine muscle tissue that you can't move or relax, and… Read More
Q: Can back pain be hereditary and run in the family? I'm 24 and have chronic low back pain. But… Read More
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Understanding your spine, the way it works and moves is critical to finding the right back pain treatment when back… Read More
Lower back pain is a condition that pretty much affects most of us at some point in our lives. Some… Read More
To get the best treatment for upper or mid-back back pain, you should understand what may be causing it. A… Read More
Members of the military perform physically and psychologically demanding jobs every day. Research has found that conservative medical care, like… Read More
Q: Dr. Jimenez, I read one of your articles about physical therapy and spinal stenosis exercises that focus on stretches… Read More
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FDA recognizes and approves spinal decompression and its ability to eliminate herniated discs. On the verge of back surgery, a… Read More
The upper back, known as the thoracic spine, is the area between the neck and lower back. Stiffness, muscle spasms,… Read More
Arachnoiditis arach·noid·itis (ə- rak-nȯid-ˈīt-əs) is a condition that is characterized by stinging, burning pain and neurological problems. A common symptom… Read More
A Normal Spinal Column & Flatback Syndrome Looking at someone straight on the spine should be straight. Looking at someone… Read More
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Back and low back pain can strike without warning. It can come from bending over or lifting something and then… Read More
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is known to cause low back pain, but diagnosing can be hard for some doctors. Especially those… Read More
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Myofascial syndrome, what is it? You're probably thinking I don't have that, but more than likely, you have. Myo means… Read More
Sometimes low back pain comes out of nowhere, but that sudden twinge in the lower back does have a cause.… Read More