Summer Heat and Back Pain: Quick Facts Why It Flares: Heat and humidity promote dehydration and inflammation, sensitize nerves, and compound overuse from summer activities and travel; hot nights can also reduce sleep quality and pain tolerance.Who’s Most Affected: People with disc degeneration, sciatica, spinal stenosis, or facet arthritis; outdoor workers/athletes; pregnant individuals; and anyone…
If you are experiencing pain in your knee, specifically under your kneecap, one common cause of this may be Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), a condition in which the area under your kneecap is irritated and causes pain.
Pillows and Back Pain: Quick Facts Your Pillow Materials Matter Good alignment of your spine is just as important when you’re lying down as it is when you’re standing up. So if you suffer from back pain, the first thing to consider when lying down is if you have enough support. Having the right pillow…
Migraines are the sixth most disabling illness worldwide, affecting nearly 40 million Americans and one in four households. While migraines can strike in any season, summer brings its own surge in cases. In fact, one study found that for every 10°F increase in temperature, migraine likeliness rose by 6%. So why does heat make migraines…
When you think of the summer time, back pain may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Yet for many people, hot weather can make existing pain worse, or even trigger new flare-ups. Extreme heat, dehydration, and lifestyle changes during the summer months all play a role in your risk for back pain…
It’s never easy when you experience pain, but there’s no question it’s more difficult than ever when doctors can’t figure out the cause, like with Bertolotti’s Syndrome. When that happens, you need a doctor detective – one who is willing to take the time to help you figure out what’s going on and most importantly…
When Maggie was a junior in high school, the competitive cheerleader suddenly found herself in pain so excruciating, it felt like her leg was on fire. The active tumbler couldn’t sit for more than 20 minutes, sleep, bend, easily walk or cheer. She was forced to give up her sport for several months while she…
During the month of June, we highlight a common spinal disorder called scoliosis, as this is National Scoliosis Awareness Month! I think it’s fair to say that most people have heard of, or know someone with scoliosis. And when you hear the word scoliosis, you associate it with a curved spine. Scoliosis can be treated in…
Kathryn is only 27 years old, but in many ways – she had already lived a lifetime before she found regenerative medicine and PRP therapy. In fact – she’s dealt with debilitating back and hip pain for most of her life. It started when she was 13 and fell on the ice. Kathryn remembers the…
Treatment for adult scoliosis is becoming more prevalent as individuals strive to live longer and healthier lives. Many adults in their 30s and 40s who avoided treatment earlier in life are now noticing physical changes in posture and balance common of scoliosis. In an era where patients gain the majority of their information from online…
