by erlangerhealth | Feb 25, 2020 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Stay Well
Too much time sitting at a desk or on the couch can lead to all sorts of health issues — from an increased risk of heart disease to obesity. And yes, it can also lead to something known as “dead butt syndrome.” Now, when you stop giggling, consider that dead butt...
by erlangerhealth | Aug 6, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Women's Health
It’s all too familiar for most of us — that nagging ache in the lower back. In fact, about four out of five Americans will experience lower back pain at some point. While there are many treatment options for back pain, the best treatment is really to prevent it from...
by erlangerhealth | May 23, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Orthopaedics, Regain Health
You’ve had a persistent pain in your neck, back, or arm which may have been accompanied by numbness in your arms. Spinal fusion has been presented as an option to alleviate your pain, but it seems like a drastic measure. Is there an alternative that can help alleviate...
by erlangerhealth | Apr 27, 2018 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
Ouch, my aching back! If this is a frequent complaint of yours, your mattress might be to blame. But what makes a good mattress? Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. In fact, more than 3 million cases of back pain are reported to a doctor...
by erlangerhealth | Mar 6, 2017 | Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Oh, my aching back! We’ve all been there — when it hurts to stand up after a long day at work. What can you do to reduce the ache? Most of the time, you can take basic steps to eliminate or reduce back pain. But occasionally, the pain may not go away, and the...
by By Bill Moore Smith, M.D., UT Erlanger Institute for Sports and Health | May 6, 2015 | Arthritis, Ask an Expert, Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Sports Medicine, Stay Well
Are pain relievers actually bad for you? There are a lot of conflicting claims about them in the media. Unfortunately, there’s no simple “yes” or “no” answer. Pain isn’t something that should be taken lightly, yet it must be treated as safely as possible. The key is...
