You may have heard of using a rolled towel for lower back support, but can this same DIY technique minimize neck pain? The short answer is “yes.” It’s a simple concept that involves the use of a small bath towel […]
Affecting one of the most mobile parts of the body, neck arthritis is a condition that can have a big impact on quality of life because it can cause painful neck movements, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Before exploring […]
Flying typically means sitting in a space where you have limitations on movement, not to mention being relegated to one seat as you get from point A to point B, so it’s easy to see why airplane rides can contribute […]
Sciatica is the general term for pain, tingling sensations, and similar symptoms that extend along the pathway of the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and moves downward. The discomfort related to this condition can have a serious […]
One of the most effective ways to keep your back and the parts that support it healthy is with regular exercise. In fact, most treatment plans for back pain not related to a serious structural problem include regular exercise, physical […]
It’s no secret that chronic lower back pain (LBP) can make it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. A new study suggests a possible link between insomnia—which affects about 10 percent of Americans on a recurring basis—and the ability […]
A tender spot that causes general or widespread pain when touched is a vague symptom that can have many possible sources, some of which can be serious. Today, we’re going to focus on tender spots on the spine that are […]
If your back pain is dull, mild, or intermittent, you may be able to ignore it with relative ease until it passes. However, this isn’t likely to be the case if you have sharp pain in your lumbar (lower) spine […]
Because back pain affects roughly 90 percent of the population at one time or another, it’s easy to get into the habit of assuming discomfort related to some type of injury that’s not an obvious medical emergency will eventually go […]