Blog: Causes

Sciatica is a term used to refer to nerve pain that originates in the lower back and is felt through the buttock, down the back of the thigh, and into the calf. Sciatic pain radiates along the path of…

Dr. Kaliq Chang explains why we have neck pain and offers tips to avoid it. Neck pain is very common and often preventable, according to Kaliq Chang, MD, of Atlantic Spine Center. Comprised of bony…

If you know a close relative that has had to deal with lower back pain, especially as they got older, you may be concerned about this highly common problem in yourself. The good news is that many…

Pain that radiates down your arms or legs is distressing enough without having to learn the odd name of the problem causing it: “radiculitis”. Fortunately, this extremely common scenario usually…

Joint Dysfunction of the Neck and Spine: What Do I Do? You may be unaware what the term “joint dysfunction” of the neck and spine means, but there’s still a good chance you’ve experienced this highly…

Interventional Pain Management Specialist Dr. Kaliq Chang explains whiplash injury and signs of trouble. Whiplash may be a literal pain in the neck, but this common injury is no run-of-the-mill…

Information on causes, diagnosis and treatment of a pinched nerve in the neck. Few people enjoy being pinched, and enduring a pinched nerve in the neck is no exception. But how can you tell if you’ve…