One of your first attempts at relieving back pain may involve over-the-counter or prescription pain and anti-inflammatory medications. Pharmaceutical remedies are often recommended since they can be effective for many people living with back pain. However, if you prefer to […]
-There’s not much conclusive scientific evidence establishing a clear connection between back pain and cold weather. Of course, this doesn’t mean the pain spikes some people experience when temperatures drop isn’t a very real distraction. One possible explanation is that […]
If you get up from a sitting position and have lower back pain, it may be due to inflammation of your sacroiliac (SI) joint. Part of the hip joint, the SI joint connects a triangular bone at the base of […]
Back pain sometimes leads to constipation and bowel difficulties that can make it challenging to go to the bathroom. Spine-related discomfort may also make it physically difficult to get to the bathroom when the need arises. If these issues are […]
It’s not always easy to tell if the sacroiliac (SI) joint, which connects the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine to the pelvis on each side of the spine, is what’s causing lower back or leg pain since […]
Muscle strain is one of the most common causes of back pain. However, improper lifting techniques, poor posture, excess weight, lack of regular exercise, and sleeping in positions that throw off spinal alignment can also be contributing factors to spine-related […]
Early versions of waterbeds were first used for therapeutic purposes in the 1800s. The modern incarnation of water-filled mattresses dates to the 1970s, and such beds are making a comeback these days. In addition to seeking out alternatives to spinal […]
If you’re managing chronic back pain, odds are high you’ve tried a variety of remedies to keep it at bay. Even if conservative treatments like the use of ice or heat are effective, the relief may not last long enough […]
Injections provide temporary relief from back pain when other attempts at pain management such as heat therapy and physical therapy exercises aren’t successful. They work by delivering a local anesthetic and some type of anti-inflammatory medication directly to the affected […]