Illinois Spine Institute

03/16/2026

Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find.

Did holiday treats add a few extra pounds to your frame? If so, your risk for low back pain might have increased, as well, a new study says.

03/09/2026

Osteoporosis often goes undetected and untreated: How doctors are changing that.

Osteoporosis can affect people of any age, but it is a common condition among older adults because people start losing their bone density around the age of 50 and older. According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are an estimated 10 million Americans with osteoporosis, and more than 80% ar...

01/01/2026

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

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/10/2025

Psychological care, exercise may provide long-term relief of low back pain.

Nonsurgical treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, exercise and multidisciplinary care may offer long-term relief for patients with chronic low back pain, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

12/03/2025

How Often to Stretch for Better Mobility, Less Pain, and Healthier Aging.

Unless you regularly practice yoga or make it a point to include lunges or butterflies as part of your usual routine, you might not be stretching much on a day-to-day basis. For many people, stretching is reserved for specific moments, like before a workout or when muscles feel especially tight. But...

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Physical Rehabilitation: An Overview.

Although physical rehabilitation is similar to physical therapy, and the two terms are often used interchangeably, there are also some significant differences. Physical rehabilitation is a more inclusive term of various professions, while physical therapy falls under the scope of physical rehabilita...

11/21/2025

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.

11/12/2025

Steroids for back pain: Why they can be effective.

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, are synthetic hormones that can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the body, which may help improve back pain.

11/11/2025

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10/15/2025

9 Sleep Tips for Back Pain.

Back pain can make getting through the day hard, but it can make getting a good night’s sleep even harder. It can be tough to find a comfortable position so you can doze off. And you might not even be able to get in and out of bed without pain.