by Kathleen Jacob Friday, November 8th 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Doctors say 95% of Americans will experience back problems in their lifetime. Experts say these type

Written by Britt Steele / Photographed by Michael Scott Evans A staggering ninety-five percent of individuals will suffer from some form of chronic, ongoing pain

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How Platelet Rich Plasma is Derived from the Body  In order to obtain PRP from an individual, a vial of blood must be drawn. The

How the Discs in Your Spine Work The discs are situated between each of the vertebrae in your back. They are designed to cushion the

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The Anatomy of the Spine The spine runs from the pelvis near the hips all the way up to the skull, and it is divided

The Anatomy of Intervertebral Discs Intervertebral discs are composed of two layers: a soft, gel-like inner layer called the nucleus pulposus and a tougher, fibrous