How to Manage Neck Pain and Stiffness of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) causes inflammation that can lead to pain and stiffness in areas of your body. One common area you may notice this discomfort is in your neck. The pain may be especially noticeable first thing in the morning, at night, or after you haven’t moved for a while.
The 5 Most Effective Neck Stretches and Exercises for Pain Relief
Neck pain — whether it’s waking up with a stiff neck or having discomfort at the end of the day — is pretty common. Luckily, stretching and strengthening exercises can help.
Adopting a healthier lifestyle could help manage lower back pain
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide with many treatments, such as medication, often failing to provide lasting relief. Researchers from the University of Sydney's Center for Rural Health have uncovered a possible solution. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, found integrating lifestyle support into back pain care could reduce disability and enhance quality of life.
Surgeon recommendation for spinal fusion may not improve outcomes vs. decompression alone
Results showed treatment of degenerative spondylolisthesis in agreement with surgeon recommendations to perform decompression with fusion may not be associated with improved outcomes compared with standard treatment of decompression alone.
What to know about a slipped disk in the back
A slipped disk can happen anywhere along the spine. Despite the name, the intervertebral disk does not slip out of place. Instead, the inner material protrudes through the disk’s outer ring, causing pain that can last weeks or months.
-
Farmington Health center165 N. University Ave. Farmington, UT 84025
-
University of utah south jordan health center5126 W Daybreak Pkwy South Jordan, UT 84009
-
University Orthopaedic center Spine group50 North Medical Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84132