For most athletes, being down for the count is tough. Not being able to do what you love (whether it's golf, tennis, football, a solo sport etc.) is unbearable. It's no surprise that in the wake of an injury, one of the first questions athletes ask is "when can I

We've mentioned before that there's a vicious cycle between pain and emotional health. In other words, many patients with chronic pain are also depressed and depression make pain worse. Similarly, those who live with pain usually have trouble sleeping. In turn, poor sleep contributes to pain and pain makes sleeping

People with an injury have comfort in knowing that their pain has an end date. However, for the millions of Americans who live with chronic pain, the idea that their pain will "run it course" or "go away" isn't always a reality. Chronic pain is tricky—it's isolating for those

For lots of people, "sex" is an uncomfortable subject. Add back pain into the mix and it can feel like a totally off-limits discussion to have with a partner or your care team. It's not uncommon for those with chronic pain to feel ashamed, have a lower sex drive, and

When you're suffering from chronic back pain or are experiencing a flare-up, it can feel very isolating. It's important to know that you're not alone. In fact, most adults will experience some form of lower back pain in there lifetime. Too add to this, celebrities are not impermeable! Many of

For this article, we spoke with physical therapist all-star, Craig, of The Prehab Guys. As a popular physical therapist, Craig has helped thousands of clients and online followers better manage their lower back pain. Lower back pain (LBP) is both scary and stressful. When you have your first flare-up you

A discectomy for a lumbar herniated disk may be quite the mouthful, but it's actually one of the most common and effective back surgeries. For those with lower back pain, a lumbar herniated disk may be the root cause of your symptoms. What is a Lumbar Herniated Disk? Medical jargon

Most people experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can happen to anyone, but usually occurs in older age. Pain in your lower back may be attributed to several causes—whether it's a slipped disk or plain ol' bad posture. But what exactly is triggering

When you're not dealing with a life-saving operation, it's easy to question whether or not you really need surgery. A lot of people facing elective orthopedic surgeries, like spine surgery, wonder if it's worth the stress and lengthy recovery. It's not uncommon for patients to ask "will back surgery really

Anterior or posterior? Should I have an anterior or posterior hip replacement surgery? Which approach is better? Is one approach really better than the other? If you're preparing for a hip replacement surgery, you've probably asked yourself these very questions. To get to the bottom of the "anterior vs. posterior"