To understand sciatica, you first need to understand the low back. The sciatic nerve has its origins in the spinal cord and is formed by the nerve roots that branch off from the lumbar spine, the 5 lowest vertebrae in the spine. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back, through the buttock, then extends […]
WHO (The World Health Organization) ranks migraines and other headache types at number 7 on the list of most common causes of disability around the globe. Migraines are extremely painful, causing their sufferers to have a sensitivity to light and sound, become nauseous and possibly vomit, and can last for a few hours or a […]
A bout of lower back pain can range from a mild annoyance to a debilitating, chronic condition. Almost everyone will experience lower back pain at some point in their life, whether it be from heavy lifting, sleeping on an uncomfortable hotel mattress, or otherwise. As long as the pain is not from a serious injury, […]
Migraines are perhaps the most common neurological disorder. At some point, nearly half of all people will experience a migraine or, at least, a headache. Migraines can be particularly debilitating and may impact a person’s family, social, and professional lives. On CBS News, it was reported that a new way to treat migraines is emerging. […]
Lower back pain is extremely common, and it makes sense as to why – the vertebrae in the lower back carry the brunt of our weight thanks to gravity. While it’s common to experience some lower back pain or soreness after heavy lifting or sitting for an extended period of time, the pain sometimes becomes […]
An estimated 12% of Americans have to cope with migraines. This creates a great financial burden for the nation. More than 20 billion USD are lost annually thanks to medical bills and lost time at work. Migraine attacks can be debilitating to the sufferer and may last anywhere from a few hours to several days. […]
