Back pain isn’t always limited to your back area. If it’s a damaged disc or spinal deformity causing your discomfort, you may be experiencing radiating nerve pain elsewhere. In some cases, the pain may extend to your legs and feet […]
If you’re like most of the 30 million or so Americans with chronic lower back pain, medication may be your go-to source for relief. However, it may not be the best remedy for your pain. A new study published in […]
Lower back pain is the reason most people schedule a visit to their doctor. While herniated discs and pinched nerves can be a source of such discomfort, strain on muscles that have been overused, over-stretched, or damaged is often the […]
Physical therapy (PT) is one of the most commonly recommended methods for managing back pain. Sessions often involve muscle strengthening exercises and therapeutic techniques such as soft tissue manipulation, electric stimulation, and hot and cold therapy. Most of the time […]
Temperature therapy in the form of heat or ice is one of the most common remedies for back pain. However, these methods aren’t always meant to be interchangeable. In some situations, it makes better sense to apply ice, and other […]
If you’re among the 60 to 70 million Americans living with back pain, your first priority is to make it go away, or at least reach a point where it’s manageable. There’s often no harm in using a heating pad […]
Involving the use of very low temperatures, cryotherapy has been a common remedy for aches and pains for athletes for many years. During a typical session, the body is exposed to temperatures as low as 200 to 250 degrees below […]
When chronic lower back pain is a part of your daily life, relief is likely the first thing on your mind each day. Some of your discomfort may be triggered by movements or postures required for everyday activities like sitting […]
Yoga is a form of exercise that is gentle enough to promote the healing of back pain without a significant risk of further injury. Hatha yoga in particular may help heal back pain by zeroing in on specific muscle groups. […]