• How to improve your posture to prevent chronic pain

    Teachers and parents often bark, “Stand up straight!” because you just look better when you’re not hunched over and slouching. But did you know that your posture also impacts your physical comfort? Many people work…

  • 5 habits for staving off arthritis complications

    “Oh, my aching (fill in the blank)!” If you have arthritis, you’ve likely uttered this exclamation. The pain, swelling, stiffness and limitations to your movement can really put the brakes on enjoying your life.  You’re…

  • When to consider a pain pump

    Chronic pain can make living a normal life next to impossible, especially if you’ve been suffering for a very long time with pain that’s severe. Whether you’re dealing with pain related to a chronic condition…

  • 5 signs of a herniated disc

    Most people have heard of a herniated disc, but how well do you understand the condition? It’s not as simple as it sounds, because the pain and discomfort of a herniated or bulging disc can…

  • Does botox really help chronic migraines

    Most people wouldn’t wish a migraine on their worst enemy. The intense pain, pressure, sensitivity to light, and other severe symptoms often sufferers take to their beds for hours — and sometimes days. Sadly, between 3%…

  • 6 common causes of hip pain

    Your ball-and-socket hip joint is unique in that it stabilizes and bears your body weight, but it also allows you great flexibility. Since the hip enables essential and different types of movement, hip pain can…

  • Can injections help my sciatica

    If you’ve never experienced sciatic pain, consider yourself lucky. If you do suffer with sciatica, you know the pain that radiates from your lower back down your leg is no joke.  Your sciatic nerve is…

  • When to seek medical care for neck pain

    Nearly everyone experiences neck pain at some point or another, but its severity and origins can be the factors that determine whether you actually need to seek medical treatment.  Our skilled team at Advanced Spine…

  • 6 signs of degenerative disc disease

    Your body is not unlike a car. It needs food to fuel it, requires use in order for it to stay operational, and even contains shock absorbers — the discs between your vertebrae protect them…

  • Is microdiscectomy safe

    The discs in your spine help keep you upright and mobile, but one of the most common spinal injuries that hampers your activity and comfort is a herniated, or bulging disc. About 2% of adults…