Computers, smartphones and tablets make life more convenient, but using them frequently also increases the risk of a condition known as “tech neck.” This condition occurs when you spend a lot of time looking down or holding your head in one position to look at a screen. Tech neck is associated with pain, stiffness and soreness […]

Approximately 12% of all Americans — nearly 40 million people — get migraine headaches, according to the National Institutes of Health. Many people also experience tension headaches and cluster headaches, which cause debilitating pain and other symptoms. When all is said and done, headaches impact 40% of the American population in some way, making them […]

The knee has several parts, including bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. All of them work together to make sure the knee functions well enough for walking, running, jumping, sitting and standing. Two C-shaped pieces of cartilage known as the medial and lateral menisci have the important job of absorbing shock between the shinbone and the […]

Nearly 80% of people experience back pain at some point in their lives. Some individuals may experience only fleeting pain but for others, the condition can result in lost wages, costly medical bills and a reduced ability to participate in regular activities. However, safe, effective treatments — such as spinal decompression therapy — can relieve […]