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Sometimes office work is a literal pain in the neck. Desks and workstations often prove to be postural challenges, resulting in head-forward positions that put an extra burden on the structures of your neck and shoulders. 

Neck humps are an increasingly common distortion of spine curvature caused by awkward posture when texting or using computers and tablets. Called kyphosis, it may be reversible with a few small changes. 

A nerve block is an anesthetic strategy to ease pain by targeting specific nerves or groups of nerves. Nerve blocks may be used after surgery to ease pain through the early stages of recovery, or for event-driven pain like childbirth.

The sacroiliac joints link your lower spine and pelvis. When you’re standing, this pair of joints supports the entire weight of your upper body. Often mistaken for other types of back pain, sacroiliac pain has several warning signs.

Like all muscles in your body, those that make up your pelvic floor benefit from exercise. If you’re pregnant or planning to be, toning this region makes life easier for both you and your baby. Here’s how you can protect your pelvic floor.

Working from home has plenty of benefits including making productive use of commuting time and improving work/life balance. Sometimes, though, the ergonomics of home desk work fall short of conditions at the office. The result can be tech neck.

With many potential causes, pelvic pain may be difficult to identify, meaning you might not know when it’s time to see a doctor. When pain isn’t severe, it may not seem like a medical emergency. Certain symptoms can help you decide.

Whiplash is a complex neck injury usually caused by car accidents or contact sport participation. Best described as a syndrome, whiplash involves a variety of damage to bone, muscle, nerve, or tendon tissue resulting in wide-ranging symptoms.

Chronic back pain is a leading cause of disability and lost time in the workplace. With many possible origins, it’s often a difficult condition to treat since, even when the cause is known, your symptoms may not respond predictably.

Neck pain is a common problem, particularly in this day and age of digital devices, forcing our heads forward to surf and text. The tilt away from a neutral posture can lead to trouble in your cervical spine, neck, and shoulders.

Pain can be a difficult issue to treat when chronic discomfort lingers on after your injury heals. When conservative pain management methods prove ineffective, you may be a candidate for a pain modulation technique called a spinal cord stimulator.

Back pain is a leading cause of lost time from work as well as a common issue that most adults encounter occasionally. Chronic back pain can be debilitating, interfering with all aspects of your life. Spinal stenosis may be the cause.

Is pain in your lower back and legs constantly bothering you? Find out how a change in habits can significantly reduce your pain and prevent your sciatica from worsening.