Women's Health

Mar 30, 2023

Are You Still Dealing with Back Pain After Pregnancy?

Most new moms can relate to back pain during pregnancy. What if the pain doesn’t go away after your little one arrives? Learn more about treatment options.

By Charles Yu, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 8, 2022

9 Causes of Lower Back Pain in Women

Lower back pain in women can be caused by many different conditions. Learn treatment options available to you.

By Jason Gremillion, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Mar 14, 2022

Stenosis of the Spine: What is it and Does it Require Surgery?

Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the space within your spinal canal, can put pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves that travel through your spine.

By Charles Yu, MD

Health Trends

Jan 26, 2022

Symptoms of Tech Neck

Bending over your phone too much? Anyone who has held a newborn knows the importance of supporting our heavy skulls.

By Sarah Freiberg, PA-C

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 5, 2021

Herniated Cervical Discs

A herniated cervical disc can be painful, but it's not as serious as it may sound. Ochsner neurosurgeon Jonathan Riffle, DO, explains.

By Jonathan Riffle, DO

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 16, 2021

Upper Back Pain: How to Feel Better

The lower back is more prone to injury than the upper back. But the upper back can be a source of pain, especially for people with poor posture.

By Nathan Harrison, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Jul 12, 2021

The Aging Spine and Available Treatments

Some degenerating spinal conditions may encroach on the spinal canal and can affect either the spinal cord or the nerve roots causing neurological symptoms like muscle weakness, numbness or pain.

By Daniel Denis, MD

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 10, 2020

A Pain Management Success Story

Sister Kateri Battaglia had been living with chronic back and leg pain for years until she enrolled in the Functional Restoration Program at Ochsner Baptist.

By Lauren Siegel, OT

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 24, 2020

Back Pain: Signs You Need to See a Doctor

If you experience numbness, tingling, heavy feet, or pain only at night there may be cause for concern.

By Jessica Harvey, PA

Food & Fitness

Dec 11, 2018

How Exercise and Stretching Can Help Chronic Back Pain

Exercise and regular stretching have been shown to treat, reduce the risk of and even prevent chronic back pain.

Conditions & Treatment

Apr 20, 2017

What's Causing Your Back Pain?

Most episodes of lower back pain are caused by muscle strain or spasm, which can come from injury, poor posture or even poor shoe support.

By Jessica Harvey, PA

Food & Fitness

Jul 8, 2016

Pilates - An Alternative Solution to Low Back Pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor’s office visits. Pilates serves as an excellent alternative option to lower back pain management.

By Yashar Eshraghi

Conditions & Treatment

Oct 23, 2015

How to Deal with Back Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is full of surprises and back pain is one of them. Many women experience back pain during the course of their pregnancy. We all hear about it, but why does it happen?

By Shellie P. Rovelo, PT, DPT

Conditions & Treatment

Jun 24, 2015

Are You Suffering from Chronic Back Pain?

Chronic back pain is an all too common problem, and it can have physical, psychological, social and economic effects. Dr. Kelly Paulk shares some non-opioid back pain treatments.

By Kelly Paulk, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Mar 7, 2014

Posture Pointers

These simple posture pointers can make a major difference in the way you walk, look and feel.