Don’t let age slow you down! You don’t have to give up your active lifestyle just because you’re a little older. Explore how strength training, proper recovery, and a joint-friendly diet can keep you in the game.

Once the pain from a herniated disc subsides, you may be tempted to immediately return to routine work, home, and exercise activities. However, this can lead to reinjury and potentially worsening pain. Try these spine-friendly tips instead.

Have you tried all the usual conservative treatments but are still struggling with back pain that’s making walking, sitting, or sleeping a challenge? Only a physician can say for sure, but it could be time to consider an epidural injection.