What Is Spinal Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis of the spine occurs when the cartilage that cushions the small joints between your vertebrae (called facet joints) begins to break down. Without that smooth cushioning, bones rub against each other, causing pain, inflammation, and
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Understanding Spondylolisthesis: How It Feels and How We Treat It
What Is Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis occurs when one of the vertebrae in your spine slips out of place—either forward or backward—onto the vertebra below it. It most commonly affects the lower back (lumbar spine), particularly the L4-L5 or L5-S1 levels. There
That Sharp, Shooting Pain? It Might Be Neuralgia
What Is Neuralgia? Neuralgia refers to nerve-related pain that often feels like a sudden electric shock or a persistent burning sensation. It can occur anywhere in the body but is most common in areas like the face (trigeminal neuralgia), back,
Back to School: Keeping Kids Safe and Pain-Free This School Year
As summer winds down and kids head back to the classroom, it’s the perfect time to make sure they’re set up for a healthy, injury-free school year. We often see a spike in preventable issues during this time—especially related to
Direct Access: Why You Don’t Need to Wait to Start Feeling Better
Maybe you’ve strained your back after weeks of working at a makeshift home office, telling yourself the setup is only temporary—but here you are, still in pain. Or maybe you pushed yourself a bit too hard training for your first









