There’s a reason back pain is the leading cause of workers’ compensation claims and occupational disability in the United States. Jobs that involve manual labor tend to place added stress on certain areas of the spine or its supporting parts. […]
Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common type of spine-related pain, partly because this area is often affected by daily movements. Most of the time LBP is only a temporary inconvenience due to strained or overextended muscles, sprained ligaments, […]
Soft tissue damage is what causes most instances of back pain or related nerve pain. If muscles that support the spine become overstressed or strained, soft tissues may become inflamed and irritated. In some cases, a pulled muscle results in […]
“No pain, no gain” is a mantra often used by people who hit the gym or exercise on a regular basis. Under normal circumstances, some degree of muscle soreness after a strenuous workout is a good thing. However, if you […]
When the muscles in your lower back area involuntarily contract, you’ll experience a back spasm. If you’ve ever had a spasm while lifting something a little too heavy or straining your spine from an awkward twist or move, you know […]
You may not experience back pain if you’re actually out and about looking for Pokémon. However, spending hours working your way through World of Warcraft, helping your buddies win Grand Theft Auto heist challenges on Xbox, or looking down at […]
Back pain isn’t a common symptom of breast cancer, but it can be a sign it has spread (metastasized). In some cases, spine-related pain convinces patients to go to the doctor under the assumption something is going on with their […]
Back pain is fairly common, but often temporary in nature. When spine-related discomfort is a recurring distraction, common sources are muscle strain, herniated or “slipped” discs, and conditions such as spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease (age-related wear and tear). […]
Multiple hours spent sitting in an office chair can take a toll on your spine. The static posture most people assume while sitting at work can result in pressure on the arms, shoulders, and legs. However, the main area affected […]