by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Feb 16, 2024 | Neck and Back Pain
If you are struggling with back pain, you may wonder whether ice or heat is better to treat it. It’s a tricky question to answer because it depends on what is causing your back pain and where the pain is located. Either heat or ice may be better for certain types of...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Jan 10, 2024 | Neck and Back Pain
There are many reasons people put on extra weight, all of them valid. Let’s face it: life can be difficult. And food is delicious! If you are overweight, you’re probably already familiar with the idea that losing weight could benefit your health. You’ve probably been...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Hippocrates, the founder of the Hippocratic oath, is often credited with coining the saying “Let food be thy medicine”. The idea behind the saying is that choosing our diet carefully can have an impact on overall health and well-being. While there are certainly...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Neck pain is very common and can vary widely in severity. There are a number of causes of neck pain, as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons notes, and these can include: Muscle inflammationStrain TraumaArthritisDisc degenerationNarrowing...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Nov 9, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Spondylolisthesis vs. spondylosis vs. spondylolysis…what a mouthful! We’d understand if you were to confuse any of these three — very different — issues of the spine. After all, they sound so similar. Two are conditions, one is a type of spinal fracture that may...
by Desert Spine & Scoliosis Center | Apr 21, 2023 | Neck and Back Pain
Nerve pain in the neck and shoulder can be uncomfortable, and even unsettling. The good news is that often neck and shoulder nerve pain can be treated without surgery. Let’s take a closer look at nerve pain in the shoulder and neck. We’ll discuss some of the...
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