Back pain affects 80 percent of people at some point during their lifetimes. Often, the pain is so debilitating that people cannot function. In fact, back pain is responsible for more than 264 million missed workdays per year. If you’re one of the many people suffering from back pain from […]
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Back Pain After a Car Accident: What to Do?
Car accidents and injuries typically go hand in hand. Between 2012-2014, 8% of hospitalizations in New York were due to car accident injuries. Also, 9% of emergency room visits were by people who were involved in motor vehicle accidents. You might not have to go straight to the hospital after […]
What Causes a Slipped Disc?
Spinal discs are composed of a nucleus and an annulus. The nucleus refers to the gel-like center, while the annulus is the tough exterior. A slipped disc occurs when a portion of the nucleus slips through a tear or rupture in the annulus. Also known as a herniated disc, a […]