Brian Snell MD

04/06/2026

Modern Trends in Preventing Back Pain: A Guide for Everyday Adults.

Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Whether due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or everyday activities, back pain can significantly hinder one’s ability to enjoy life. Fortunately, modern science continues to...

03/30/2026

Caring for Someone with Chronic Back Pain: What Caregivers Should Know.

Chronic back pain is one of the most common and disabling health conditions worldwide. Unlike a broken bone or a visible injury, spine-related pain is often invisible. That invisibility can make caregiving uniquely complex. Understanding the physical, emotional, and practical realities of chronic sp...

01/27/2026

Acute Low Back Pain Guideline on the Way.

A clinical practice guideline for the Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain is being developed by a multidisciplinary guideline development group (GDG), including the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM).

01/20/2026

12 Exercises to Do After Low Back Surgery.

Recovering from low back surgery can be challenging, but with the right exercises, you can regain strength and stability. Here are 12 exercises recommended by physical therapists to enhance your recovery following a lumbar laminectomy and discectomy.

01/13/2026

What Does Spinal Cord Compression Feel Like?

Spinal cord compression-also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)- is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include pain or stiffness in the neck or back, balance issues, or a burning pain in the arms or legs.

01/06/2026

How do you get rid of a lower back spasm?

Lower back spasms can be painful, but they are treatable. Certain remedies, stretches, and lifestyle changes can help reduce or get rid of back spasms.

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

12/30/2025

What to Do for Pinched Nerve Pain in the Neck.

A pinched nerve in the neck can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that extends through the neck, shoulder, and arm.1 The medical name for neck nerve pain is "cervical radiculopathy." While the symptoms of a pinched nerve in the neck and shoulder can be really uncomfortable, treatment for a pinched....

12/24/2025

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12/23/2025

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort—a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously.

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware o...

12/16/2025

Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?

Chronic pain reroutes circuits in our nerves to the spinal cord and the brain. Understanding how this happens could help us reverse it.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!