Back pain is a leading cause of disability that can strike at any age. The spine is made up of 24 bones, or vertebrae, separated by discs of rubber-like tissue which act as shock-absorbers and allow it to bend. The whole structure is help together by ligaments, with tendons connecting the back muscles to the [...]

One of the common ailments among the elderly is arthritis. A disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, arthritis has been rated as the number one cause of physical disability in some countries like the United States. Unlike other debilitating diseases, arthritis can affect people of both sexes and of all races, [...]