Brian Snell MD

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Back Pain Explained.

Back Pain Explained Not all degenerated intervertebral discs are painful; a new study identified a subset of disc cells that triggers a pathway to pain.

Leading Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain.

Leading Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatica is the name of the pain from when something—usually a herniated disc, but other causes are possible, too—compresses, irritates, or inflames the sciatic nerve or one of the nerve roots that eventually link up with the sciatic nerve. Translation: pain up and down your leg—you might feel...

Return to work after traumatic spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries: a retrospective cohort study.

Return to work after traumatic spinal fractures and spinal cord injuries: a retrospective cohort study This study aimed to determine the factors associated with return to work (RTW) after traumatic spinal fracture and spinal cord injury. It provided a predictive model for RTW among patients with spinal fractures and spinal cord injury and determined important factors influencing the time to RTW after...

How to prevent spinal stenosis.

How to prevent spinal stenosis People can make lifestyle modifications to help prevent spinal stenosis. These may include maintaining a moderate weight, quitting smoking, and practicing appropriate posture.

Seated back pain stretches for seniors.

Seated back pain stretches for seniors A variety of factors including injury, inflammation, and activity can cause back pain in seniors. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help seniors prevent or manage their back pain.

The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain.

The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain Neck pain is common, but working on your posture and strengthening your spine can help.

What to know about screening for osteoporosis.

What to know about screening for osteoporosis Screening for osteoporosis can show if a person has low bone mass and can potentially develop osteoporosis. Doctors typically perform a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to detect if bones are weaker than usual.

What can cause lower back pain?

What can cause lower back pain? Lower back pain is very common. It usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes there may be no obvious cause. Lower back pain can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition.

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Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe?

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe? There are several different causes of back pain, many of which can worsen with breathing. Back pain can be due to an injury to the bones or muscles in your back, or result from a medical condition affecting internal organs such as the heart or lungs.

What to know about back decompression for back pain.

What to know about back decompression for back pain Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical therapies for decompression.

How Muscle Relaxers Work for Back and Neck Pain.

How Muscle Relaxers Work for Back and Neck Pain A weekend spent gardening. A raucous game of pickleball. Bending over to pick up a dropped pen. Suddenly your neck or back seizes up and it’s hard to catch your breath. Muscle spasms, where the muscle involuntarily contracts—and stays that way—for a few seconds, minutes, or longer, are painful...

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections.

What to know about transforaminal epidural steroid injections People with conditions including sciatica, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis may benefit from transforaminal epidural steroid injections. Doctors may also use this injection to examine how a person’s body reacts to it to help diagnose any underlying condition that could be causing them pain.

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Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups.

Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline. While

Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density, protects against bone loss.

Hormone therapy increases lumbar spine bone mineral density, protects against bone loss As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility. A new study suggests that various types of hormone therapies not only increase lumbar spine bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women but also protect against bone loss,....

Best Sleeping Positions for Pain.

Best Sleeping Positions for Pain Awkward sleeping positions can put stress and strain on your body as you’re catching ZZZs, leading to pain when you should be rising and shining. But you can rest easier with a few modifications.

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12 Tips to Relieve Back Pain When Driving.

12 Tips to Relieve Back Pain When Driving Your time in the driver’s seat can cause your lower back pain to flare up. Steps you can take to reduce irritation and relieve pain include adjusting your seat settings, using lumbar support, and applying topical ointments.

New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease.

New research sheds light on symptoms of understudied spine disease Prior studies suggest DISH affects up to a third of men over the age of 50. This non-inflammatory type of arthritis is characterized by the progressive calcification of spinal tissues that eventually leads to the fusion of the vertebrae within the spine. However, whether this calcification causes pa...

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