12 Risk Factors That Increase the Chance of SI Joint Dysfunction
SI joint dysfunction—pain and instability in the sacroiliac joint where the spine connects to the pelvis—results from a combination of anatomical,...
Category Genetics
8 Signs Your Lower Back Pain May Be Caused by Disc Degeneration
Eight specific warning signs can indicate that your lower back pain is caused by disc degeneration—a condition where the spinal discs that cushion your...
10 Causes of Lumbar Spine Degeneration Doctors See Most Often
The 10 most common causes of lumbar spine degeneration that doctors identify are: aging and natural disc degeneration, smoking, obesity or being...
12 Risk Factors That Increase the Likelihood of Lumbar Spine Damage
Lumbar spine damage can develop gradually through years of repeated stress, or it can occur suddenly from a single traumatic event.
8 Symptoms of Lumbar Disc Degeneration That May Appear Gradually
The eight most common symptoms of lumbar disc degeneration develop gradually over years or even decades, often so slowly that people don't realize...
Growth Factors Explained What They Mean For Skin Regeneration
Growth factors are naturally-occurring proteins that function as chemical messengers between cells, regulating the cellular responses needed for wound...
Oily Skin Explained What It Means For Acne Risk
Oily skin significantly increases your risk of developing acne. Research shows that people with acne produce approximately 59% more sebum than those with...
What A Low T Score Means For Fracture Risk
A low T-score indicates bone density below what's considered normal for a young adult, and it significantly increases the risk of breaking a bone.
7 Risk Factors Doctors Say Increase the Likelihood of Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is not a matter of bad luck. Doctors and researchers have identified seven specific risk factors that substantially raise your odds of...
9 Signs Your Lumbar Spine May Be Experiencing Degenerative Changes
If you have been dealing with a persistent, dull ache in your lower back that seems worse when you sit but oddly improves when you get up and walk around,...