Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks its healthy cells and tissues. In disorder, the membranes around the joints become inflamed and release enzymes that cause the surrounding cartilage and bone to wear away. It’s estimated that around 2.1 million Americans have rheumatoid arthritis. It occurs in all racial and ethnic groups […]
The discs of our spine are finicky. As we age, they tend to bulge and sometimes herniate, causing back pain. This impacts the lives of millions of Americans. In fact, up to 80 percent of the U.S. population over age 55 is thought to have bulging spinal discs to some degree. These changes in the […]
With the passing years may come wisdom, but it also brings some degenerative issues, even with your spine. Degenerative changes in the spine — a collapsed disc, bone spurs, or cysts — can cause the spinal canal to narrow. This tightening may lead to pinching of the spinal cord, which then leads to problems with […]
There are lots of things that could be deemed a “pain in the neck:” your boss, a two-year old throwing a tantrum, your mother-in-law, your neighbor’s yippy dog. But a real pain in the neck is worse than any of those things. It can limit your head movement, your ability to exercise, even your overall […]
