“It’s no fun getting old.” How often do we hear someone in their 50s, and 60s utter those words of despair as they instinctively reach for their lower back in a momentary grimace of agonizing pain? Unfortunately, it’s an all too familiar occurrence because as we age the spine can become more and more cantankerous to deal with. For those with ongoing discomfort, spinal stenosis can be the culprit. Today we review review the best spinal stenosis treatments, so you can get back to enjoying life without grimacing in pain.

Tennis anyone? How about golf, racquetball, or even bowling if the weather’s bad? As we age, most of us make the gradual transition into one of these activities from more rigorous ones like football, basketball, or hockey because they take less of a physical toll on the body, while still providing some of the many health benefits associated with recreational activity.

Sciatica is a painful condition that can develop gradually or just suddenly appear. Often, it can be best described as an excruciating, shooting pain from your lower back, through your buttock, and down your leg. Sometimes you might also feel an uncomfortable numbness, tingling or burning sensation down your leg that may extend into your toes. The pain from sciatica makes it almost impossible to sit or stand comfortably.

According to the Harvard Medical School, the answer is yes; the right pillow can reduce neck pain. While you might not be able to control other factors, such as age-related wear and tear, sleeping with the right pillow can help reduce your neck pain.

 All surgeries carry a certain amount of risk of complications, especially for older adults. The risks related to laser spine surgery are often less than those associated with traditional open back surgery. Because laser surgery is minimally invasive and doesn’t use strong anesthesia, it is suitable for all age groups, especially older adults who are not candidates for open back surgery.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of adults in the United States suffer from obesity. Being overweight puts you at a greater risk for many health issues including back pain. If you have back problems and are overweight or obese, your doctor will usually recommend reducing your weight as part of your individualized treatment plan.

It’s a new year and a new beginning! Have you thought about the resolutions you will be making for the coming year?

If you suffer from back pain, you may want to consider the following these five changes that could help reduce or end back pain and improve your quality of life.

We are often asked, “How long is the recovery period for laser spine surgery?” One of the greatest benefits of laser spine surgery is that it has a shorter recovery time than other more traditional types of back surgery.