There are few times in life when we want to fit in more than during adolescence. This period is marked by trying new activities, pursuing many interests, and finding their niche and peer group. Unfortunately, seeming or…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…