The Role of the Psoas Muscle in Lower Back Pain

The Role of the Psoas Muscle in Lower Back Pain Lower back pain comes in many different shapes and sizes. Some patients may describe their pain as a dull ache, whereas others experience something more akin to a sharp stab....

The Perfect Gift Giving Guide for the Back Pain Sufferer With the holidays quickly approaching, your schedule is probably filled with all kinds of festive plans. From holiday shopping to ugly Christmas sweater parties, this time of year is unlike...

Headaches happen for many different reasons. More often than not, it can be hard to determine the type and cause of a given headache. Sometimes, a headache will affect other areas of the body, such as the upper spine, or...

When it comes to maximizing your spine surgery recovery, the name of the game is often planning. And, our spine experts are here to help you navigate the recovery process: from surgery-proofing your home to preparing for the big day...

Back pain can be debilitating. When it’s part of your daily reality, it can weigh you down and even lead to episodic depression. At Advanced Spine, we’re here to help with your back pain, with non-invasive and surgical solutions tailored...

An estimated 100 million Americans struggle with chronic pain.  That’s almost 1/3 of the population.  This public health emergency calls for a concurrent process of education about the nature of chronic pain and how to manage it effectively.  At Advanced...

We get asked this question a lot at Advanced Spine.   In the United States alone, about 10,000 people incur injuries producing whiplash, every month.  The most common cause is being in a car which has suffered an impact from behind,...

If you suffer from sciatica, you may be wondering if you can treat your pain effectively at home. Depending upon the severity of your condition, you can improve your sciatica with exercises that target your lumbar spine, hamstrings, and buttocks...

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body—and one of the most easily irritated. However, other conditions—like degenerative spondylolisthesis, lumbar disc herniation, and spinal stenosis—can mimic the pain of sciatica. Learn if your condition...