Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 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

Health Trends

Aug 5, 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

Aug 5, 2022

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 5, 2022

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

Aug 5, 2022

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 11, 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

Women's Health

Aug 5, 2022

Are You Still Dealing with Back Pain After Pregnancy?

Almost every new mom can relate to back pain during pregnancy as your baby grows, but what if the pain doesn’t go away after your little one arrives?

By Natalia M. Jolliff, DO

Conditions & Treatment

Aug 5, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

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

Aug 9, 2022

Posture Pointers

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