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Adult Scoliosis: Can Your Curved Spine Get Worse With Age?
Most people think scoliosis is a kid's problem. Doctors screen for it in middle school. Teenagers get fitted for braces. Then it gets forgotten. But scoliosis does not always go away. For many adults, the curve found at age 12 keeps changing quietly over time. For...
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Herniated Disc vs. Bulging Disc: What’s the Difference and Does It Actually Matter?
If you have had back pain and gotten an MRI, you may have walked away with a report full of terms like "disc bulge," "disc protrusion," or "herniation." These words can sound alarming. But understanding what they actually mean, and how much they matter, can spare you...
Golf Back Pain: What Causes It, How to Prevent It, and When to Get Help
June arrives, the courses fill up, and for many golfers in Connecticut, so does the familiar ache in the lower back. If your back starts nagging after 18 holes, you are not alone. Low back pain is the single most common injury in golf, accounting for 25 to 36 percent...
Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Lift My Arm? What You Should Know About Shoulder Impingement
If your shoulder starts aching every time you reach for something overhead, you are not alone. This is one of the most common complaints heard in chiropractic and physical therapy offices, especially as summer sports season gets going. Swimming, tennis, baseball, and...
Headaches That Start in Your Neck: What Is Cervicogenic Headache and How Is It Treated?
Most people reach for ibuprofen when a headache hits. But if the pain starts at the base of your skull or the back of your neck, you might be treating the wrong thing. Some headaches come from the neck itself, and they have a specific name: cervicogenic headache. Key...
Piriformis Syndrome: Why Your Deep Butt Pain Isn’t Sciatica (And What to Do About It)
You feel a deep, aching pain in one side of your buttock. It might shoot down the back of your leg. Sitting for a long time makes it worse. Standing up after a long car ride can feel like agony. Your first thought: “This must be sciatica.” But you might be...
Piriformis Syndrome: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What Actually Helps
Piriformis Syndrome: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and What Actually Helps Last updated: May 2026 · Reading time: ~4 minutes You feel a dull ache deep in your buttock. It might shoot down the back of your leg. Sitting in a car for more than 20 minutes makes it worse....