Noventa por ciento de todo el dolor relacionado espinal es el resultado de problemas con el disco intervertebral. La mayoría de estos problemas de columna vertebral se asocian con una forma de degeneración del disco, un debilitamiento del disco. El otro diez por ciento de los bajos resultados de dolor de espalda por problemas con las a... Read More

Nëntëdhjetë për qind e të gjithë dhimbje kurrizore në lidhje është rezultat i problemeve me disk kurrizor. Shumica e këtyre problemeve me kurrizin janë të lidhur me një formë të degjenerimit disk, një dobësim i disk. Përqind të tjera të dhjetë të rezultateve të ulët dhimbje prapa nga probleme me nyjet aspekt në rruaza. Të gjitha proble... Read More

Here at the Illinois Back Institute we treat chronic neck and back pain, along with many other problems that arise from herniated disc, scoliosis, and spinal stenosis and much more.  We recognize that the body has an inherent healing capability that is controlled by the nervous system.  Altered neurological reflexes are one o... Read More

For every inch your head moves forward of your upper back the strain on your neck increases exponentially!  Thus, it is essential to try and maintain a more erect posture when working at a desk, driving a car, or performing arm activities (such as carrying things).  Your body's musculature serves two functions.  One, is ... Read More

This is what an MRI of a healthy spine looks like.  Notice that there is hydration of the discs which is a good sign.  Notice the color of the disc.  It shows that the disc color is white which means there is plenty of oxygen and nutrients getting into the disc.  The vertebrae are of good height. This is an MRI wher... Read More

Back Pain Stenosis Degenerated Disc Arthritis Herniated Disc Sciatica Neuropathy Scoliosis Neck Pain Bulging Disc Arm Pain Shoulder Pain Knee Pain Hip Pain Osteoporosis Muscle Weakness When a disc ruptures, it can pinch a nerve root causing excruciating pain.  The disc comes out from between the bones, which results in pressure on... Read More

·        Tissue stress  According to scientific literature, tissue stress will cause an increase in pressure on the discs. This increase in pressure on the discs will result in diminished blood flow to the disc. A decrease in blood flow (oxygen and nutrients) will lead to a breakdo... Read More

For years, as patients and consumers, we've been told that back and neck pain is something to cope with, and that damage to discs cannot be fixed or changed.  As a result, patients with back or neck pain undergo invasive surgeries or take strong medications for temporary fixes that never last.  Functional Disc Re-Hydration fr... Read More

For almost 10 years, Fay Eppolito lived with a "bad back." The wear and tear of being a U.S. Postal worker in her upper 50s had resulted in a very painful herniated disc. In an effort to ease her pain, Fay went to see a back specialist. The treatments prescribed included receiving cortisone shots and physical therapy for four months. T... Read More

We need your help to get the word out about what we do and how we do it at the Illinois Back Institute.  We know that there are many people out there who suffer with back pain, neck pain or any spinal related issues and they are told that they will have to live with the pain or take the extreme measure of surgery to address their ... Read More

 Ninety percent of all spinal related pain is the result of problems with the vertebral disc. Most of these spinal problems are associated with a form of disc degeneration; a weakening of the disc. The other ten percent of low back pain results from problems with the facet joints in the vertebrae. All facet joint problems are... Read More

Your body is a smart machine. Much like the gears of a clock, your "inner gears" are constantly working together, allowing you to move, function, and react properly to whatever this life throws at you. Unfortunately, sometimes your smart machine can form a glitch. When you suffer from back pain, this glitch can immobilize your entire m... Read More

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The Importance of Giving Your Back a Break  Whether you have a "bad" back or a "good" back, you need to be actively protecting it. It's easy to forget this importance and we can become very accustomed to moving ourselves in a certain way, but when you force your back to overcompensate, the results can be disastrous and extremely h... Read More

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