Degenerative disc disease is a common condition that impacts the spine. It is progressive and occurs when the discs between the vertebrae in your spine wear down. This can cause them to lose their flexibility and ability to be effective in absorbing shock from your movements. This can cause pain and even impact your daily … Read more
Osteoarthritis is most commonly associated with older people, as the condition is usually caused by gradual wear and tear over decades of use. However, that does not mean that younger people cannot develop osteoarthritis. Can Young People Have Osteoarthritis? In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 7% of the … Read more
Degenerative disc disease is a medical condition in which the discs that separate your vertebrae become too thin to provide the proper cushion for the different bones of your spine. Patients whose spinal discs have only begun to degenerate are unlikely to experience symptoms, but the condition does generally worsen over time resulting in increased … Read more
Modern society is built on a sedentary lifestyle. The average adult in the United States sits almost seven hours per day. The average teen spends even more time in a seated position. Unfortunately, scientific research demonstrates that this lifestyle is actively harmful to the human body. None of our major systems was designed to be … Read more
The human body is a complex machine, and the spine is one of the central components that allows us to function normally. Unfortunately, modern life isn’t well attuned to taking care of our spines and supporting muscles. There are several bad habits that make back pain fairly common even among relatively young Americans. Luckily, there … Read more
