When back pain becomes a significant distraction from daily life, many people are inclined to take some type of medication to make their discomfort go away. While there’s no denying the fact that opioid painkillers and other types of pain […]
If you frequently experience back pain, you probably have a favorite over-the-counter remedy. One of the most popular remedies is called Icy Hot, which is available in various forms, such as creams, sprays, gels, sleeves, and patches. Basically, Icy Hot […]
For most people, the first attempt at treating a back injury instinctively involves getting some rest or taking over-the-counter medications. These are referred to as “passive” treatments or actions because you’re simply treating your symptoms. However, a fairly serious back […]
When back pain is limited to one location, such as the lower spine, pinpointing the source of symptoms and putting together an effective treatment plan can still be a challenging process, mainly because of the many issues that can affect […]
Sometimes all it takes to trigger a painful lower back spasm is attempting to quickly lift something heavy without thinking about proper form. Other times, spasms occur because of repetitive movements, poor posture, or strains/sprains from overuse or overextension. Often […]
Your spine is able to bend and twist primarily because of several small joints (called facet joints) located on each side of the vertebrae. As is the case with any other joints in the body, these spinal joints can wear […]
The human spine is strong enough to effectively support many different sources of weight, including the type of extra weight common in women with larger chest areas. While it’s not uncommon for women to blame their back pain on their […]
More than 100,000 Americans are hospitalized each year because of issues related to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). There are equally compelling statistics about the potential dangers of powerful opiate painkillers that are also sometimes prescribed for patients with back pain. […]
The number of people working outside of the office has continued to climb for more than a decade, so much so that one in five Americans now work from home. If you’re a telecommuter, you may not be fully aware […]