Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and characterized by joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It’s a wear-and-tear degenerative condition, and according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it affects over 32.5 million…
There are multiple types of arthritis, but osteoarthritis is the most prevalent, affecting a staggering 32.5+ Americans. Age and wear-and-tear from activity are the primary culprits to blame for this condition, which occurs because the…
Your hip joint is one of the largest in your body, and the responsibility it bears isn’t insignificant: It’s one of your primary weight-bearing joints, so when there’s a problem, your mobility and overall quality…
The causes of back pain are myriad, but up to 11% of the population, many over age 50, suffer from spinal stenosis, a condition where the spaces within your spine narrow, and your nerves get…
Similar to your car’s shock absorbers, the discs between your vertebrae cushion and protect them. They also help support the structure of your spine and give it flexibility, allowing you to bend and twist. You’ve…
Opioid misuse and abuse have ravaged the United States over the last two decades to the point that opioids were responsible for two out of three overdose deaths in 2018, and a staggering 750,000 Americans…
We’re all staying home much more these days as we deal with the realities of COVID-19, but the Advanced Spine and Pain (ASAP) team has great ideas for at-home exercises you can do to help…
Your back is a complex mechanism with many moving parts that allow you to stand, walk, and twist. It supports you whether you’re simply standing or sitting or doing something more strenuous like raking the…
Picture the hole in the side of a jelly donut where the yummy insides ooze out a bit. That’s what happens when you get a herniated disc. When a bit of the nucleus, or soft…
Sciatica develops when your sciatic nerve gets compressed, causing irritation and inflammation. These nerves start on the left and right side of your lower spine, run through your buttocks and down into your legs, before…