Degenerative Disc Disease: What the Research Actually Shows (It's Not All Bad News)

Degenerative Disc Disease: What the Research Actually Shows (It’s Not All Bad News)

By Matthew Bennett If you’ve recently been told you have “degenerative disc disease,” you might be feeling rather worried. The word “disease” sounds frightening, doesn’t it? It conjures images of progressive deterioration and inevitable disability. But here’s something that might surprise you: degenerative disc disease isn’t actually a disease at all, and having it doesn’t…

Pain caused by sciatic nerve into buttock and leg

What’s Really Causing Your Sciatica? (And Why Other Treatments Haven’t Worked)

The Truth About What’s Behind That Shooting Pain By Brighton chiropractor Matthew Bennett If you’ve been told you’ve got sciatica, you’re probably wondering what on earth is actually happening inside your back. The simple answer? Your sciatic nerve – the longest nerve in your body – is being compressed or irritated, and it’s not happy…