This week we are going to discuss a topic which is very important to the practice of physical therapy, that is the treatment of intervertebral disc derangements with exercise. When the spinal discs ...

One day, everything is fine. The next day, you wake up to a radiating pain in your spine every time you cough, sneeze or twist your back. What gives? If this story sounds familiar, you may have a ...

Here are the five best and worst exercises for back pain. Capitalize on the benefits of back exercises while avoiding exacerbating any existing issues. By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S. If you want to ...

Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bones called vertebrae. In between them are soft discs filled with a jelly-like substance. These discs cushion the vertebrae and keep them in place. As you ...

CARMICHAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As Tiger Woods begins his return from injury, countless golfers across the country are finding themselves suffering with the same ailment that sidelined the ...

Pregnancy adds new weight and changes how your spine, joints, and ligaments behave. If you already have a herniated disc, the pain can intensify as your belly grows and your posture shifts.