Non-Surgical Treatments For Back Pain

Back pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. While some cases may require surgical intervention, there are numerous non-invasive treatment options available.

Dr. William Hunter was the featured presenter for a Lunch and Learn discussing topics related to spine health, back pain prevention, and stem cell therapy.

If you're suffering from chronic back or neck pain, you should visit NSSC Spine Clinic to get an accurate diagnosis of your condition so that you can procure the ideal treatment for your needs.

There are many different causes for debilitating back pain - muscle spasms, muscle strains, and back injuries. Regardless of the cause of back pain, lower back pain relief is often just a few simple back stretches away.

Spending hours looking down at your phone or computer can can back and neck pain. Here are tips to prevent pain from interferring with your work.

Dropping weight is an important step in preventing and/or reducing back pain. A recent study revealed how shedding extra pounds can prevent disc degeneration in your spine, particularly in the lumbar region. In the study, published by Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers found that disc degeneration is more prevalent and severe among overweight individuals.

Exercise can be very helpful for dealing with low back pain. When completing these exercises, be gentle. Do not force movement and do not continue if your pain intensifies. If comfortable, repeat these exercises 2-3x per day.

Back pain can dramatically decrease one’s quality of life. There are many efforts that can be made to reduce back pain and the likelihood of needing back surgery.

The discs in our spine act as cushions or shock absorbers between vertebrae which can help prevent damage to spinal tissue and bone. These discs allow for slight bending and flexing of the back. These discs have a hard casing and a gel-like interior.