Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of chronic pain out there. In fact, arthritis is one of the most common conditions that can develop as a person ages, even if you’ve led a healthy life. Arthritis itself is any joint condition that...
Winter is coming. Many will start to notice that they are sick more frequently during the winter months, even though venturing outside happens less often. How is this possible? Even though it's cold and dark outside, winter doesn't need to be a season of sickness...
Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, but once you reach age 50, your risk goes up. Aging Awareness Day is September 18, so now is a good time to discuss age-related back pain and what you can do about it. Why...
Nobody likes to be injured, but what they like even less is a long recovery period. It would be wonderful if the injury could magically heal itself. While it’s not magic exactly, physical therapy is a great method to accelerate your healing time so you...
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many women, but it can also be a time of discomfort and especially back pain. As your body changes and takes on more weight from a growing baby, discomfort can happen in your lower back. Your body might...
Proper posture is vital during exercise if you want to avoid injuries, especially while lifting weights. Many people know that you should lift with your legs instead of your back to avoiding injury. However, there are many other types of tips regarding posture, balance, and...
Do you feel like you get injured often, while others seem to never have injuries? Getting injured happens frequently if you play contact sports, exercise vigorously or even if you stand or sit for long periods of time at work or home. Some injuries happen...
More than 3 million herniated disc cases are reported each year in America. A herniated disc can cause major problems. This common condition results from the soft center of a spinal disc forcing through a weakened or cracked area of the disc’s strong, exterior casing....
At Mile High Spine & Pain Center, we specialize in natural, non-surgical approaches to combat your chronic pain—leg and knee pain are no exception. From 1997 to 2009, knee replacement surgeries (most of them being total knee replacements) increased by 84%. Many patients may not...
Pregnant women often find themselves with many undesirable symptoms when they are growing a baby. Back pain is one of the most common symptoms among women as well as restless legs, swelling and aches and pains all over. Some women simply accept these symptoms as...