How to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease

How to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a common cause of back and neck pain, especially as we age. It occurs when the discs that separate vertebrae in the spine begin to dry out and deteriorate. When you’re young, the fluid-filled discs do a great job as shock absorbers,...
Treating Back Pain with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

Treating Back Pain with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

If you have chronic back pain that nothing seems to help, it may be time to consider a spinal cord stimulator. A spinal cord stimulator is a device implanted in your back. It sends low-level electrical signals to the spinal cord, which interferes with pain signals’...
Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy: What Do I Need to Know?

Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy: What Do I Need to Know?

Pregnancy can be a magical time, full of hope and possibility. It can also be exhausting and painful, and that can be especially true if you suffer from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, depression, sleep,...