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Is Your Back Pain Arthritis?

Is Your Back Pain Arthritis?

When people typically feel back pain, the problem comes from a mechanical origin – that is, from a strain to the muscles, ligaments or bones of the spine caused by trauma or overuse.

Low Back 101

Low Back 101

The low back (lumbar spine) is a complex structure consisting of a series of joints, discs, ligaments and nerves.

In Search Of The Perfect Back Pack

In Search Of The Perfect Back Pack

Not all back packs are created equal. I once borrowed a friend’s pack when I went to Costa Rica and it worked so well it felt like I wasn’t carrying anything.

Spinal Stenosis

Spinal Stenosis

Stenosis refers to a measurement of narrowing in the tunnels that contain our spinal nerves.