Brian Snell MD

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays! We wish you and your family a joyful holiday season!

12/23/2025

Back pain during pregnancy is often dismissed as a passing discomfort—a nurse explains why it should be taken seriously.

About half to three-quarters of expectant mothers experience pain during pregnancy that is largely untreated, contributing to preventable suffering and harm. Many mothers avoid medications and treatments during pregnancy for fear that they may cause harm to their unborn baby. Yet, most are unaware o...

12/16/2025

Is the Holy Grail for Treating Chronic Back Pain Within Reach?

Chronic pain reroutes circuits in our nerves to the spinal cord and the brain. Understanding how this happens could help us reverse it.

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/11/2025

We thank you for your commitment and celebrate your service.

10/02/2025

What is the difference between scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis?

Scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis are all types of excessive curves in the spine. They can affect posture and cause pain, discomfort, and health complications. Treatment may help reduce spine curvature.

09/25/2025

Causes of Anterolisthesis and How to Treat Slipped Vertebrae.

Anterolisthesis occurs when a vertebra, one of the bones that make up your spine, slips forward over the one beneath it. It can be caused by strenuous activity, trauma, tumors, or disease, and treatment varies depending on how severe the slippage is.

09/18/2025

Multifidus Muscle and Causes of Back Pain.

The multifidus muscle, also known as the lumbar multifidus, is a long, narrow muscle that runs alongside each side of the spine, which aids in spinal mobility and controlled back movements. Weakness or injury of the multifidus muscle can lead to lower back pain and stiffness, which can be improved w...

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/11/2025

Living With Back Pain: Health Information Basics for You and Your Family.

Changes to any part of your back—such as ones that may occur with aging, getting hurt, or having other medical conditions—can lead to back pain. It can start suddenly or come on slowly. It may feel like a dull, constant ache, or a sudden, sharp pain.

09/04/2025

9 Sleep Tips for Back Pain.

Back pain can make getting through the day hard, but it can make getting a good night’s sleep even harder. It can be tough to find a comfortable position so you can doze off. And you might not even be able to get in and out of bed without pain.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!