Orthomedical Blog

• Factors to Consider Before Having Back Surgery Sep 28, 2022 Expand Your Knowledge. Improve Your Health, Source 'Spine-health' How Decompression Surgery Is Performed Decompression is a common surgical procedure used to alleviate lower back pain caused... Read more
• Best Sleeping Positions to reduce lower back pain Apr 14, 2026 There are a lot of opinions regarding sleep positions. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard from my patients, “I know it’s bad, but I sleep on my back.” It’s a myth. The... Read more
• 7 Causes of Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade Jun 18, 2021 1. Poor posture Prolonged sitting with poor posture may cause your spine to undergo structural changes that eventually cause pain underneath the shoulder blade. 2. Improper lifting technique Lifting... Read more
• 8 Essential Facts to Know About Sciatica Apr 14, 2026 1. Sciatica originates in the lower back Compression or irritation of a nerve root between spinal levels L4 to the lower back causes sciatica. These nerve roots merge to form the large, bulku sciatic... Read more
• How much pressure can the spine take? Jun 25, 2020 How much pressure can the spine take? The spine is very strong. In fact it can handle hundreds of kilograms of pressure. This is a good thing too, because something as simple... Read more
• Causes of Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Apr 14, 2026 A degenerating spinal disc does not always lead to pain or other symptoms. Because the disc itself has very little innervation, pain usually occurs when the degenerating disc affects other structures in the spine... Read more
• What Is Degenerative Disc Disease? Apr 14, 2026 Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back and neck pain, and also one of the most misunderstoon. See Common Causes of Back Pain and Neck Pain Simply put, degenerative... Read more
• 6 Tips to Relieve Sciatica Pain Apr 14, 2026 The nerve pain that comprises sciatica can significantly impede your ability to enjoy life, so it’s worth researching and learning as many options as you can to relieve your pain. Below are 6 tips... Read more
• Herniated Disc Apr 14, 2026 "What is a Herniated Disc and what can you do about it?" What is herniated disc? You have probably heard people say they have a "slipped" or "ruptured" disc in the back.... Read more
• How Sitting Causes Back Pain Apr 14, 2026 The most common cause of lower back pain is postural stress. For this reason, lower back pain is frequently brought on by sleep position, prolonged bending, heavy lifting, or even standing or laying... Read more
• Ruxley Pharmacy shares a new approach to the relief of Back and Neck pain Apr 14, 2026 Owner of Ruxley Pharmacy, Purgent Patel, first came across Disk Dr when it was recommended by friend as a way of alleviating the pain he was suffering with sciatica. After having spent months, and many... Read more
• The 10 Back Pain Commandments Sep 28, 2022 1. Drink Plenty of Water Water is so important to humans that without it we could not exist. One of the most basic yet common causes of pain is dehydration. Not having enough fluid in the body to keep... Read more
• How to measure and wear the belt double Apr 14, 2026 How to measure and wear the belt double - VIDEO Please ensure that your belt order measurement is NOT YOUR TROUSERS OR PANTS SIZE, but is the measurement taken with a TAPE MEASURE. Measurement... Read more
• How to measure and wear the belt single Apr 14, 2026 How to measure and wear the belt single - video Please ensure that your belt order measurement is NOT YOUR TROUSERS OR PANTS SIZE, but is the measurement taken with a TAPE MEASURE. Measurement round... Read more
• How long is the spinal cord? Apr 14, 2026 The human spinal cord, part of the central nervous system, is generally around 17 inches long, and extends from the brain to the lower back. Your spinal cord is protected by the vertebral column (also... Read more