If you’re not among the 50 to 70 million Americans who have some degree of chronic back pain, consider yourself lucky. However, you may still have a friend or family member who isn’t so fortunate. It’s a good thing to […]
A potential source of lower back pain is the mattress you sleep on every night. At one time, it was thought firm mattresses were best for back pain. However, research has shown several types of mattresses may benefit people with […]
Some people living with chronic pain are firm believers in the long-held assertion that a drop in temperature means aches and pains will get worse. Others dismiss such claims as nothing more than an old wives’ tale. Though there is […]
Intimacy doesn’t have to end just because of back pain if you discuss your concerns with your doctor. It may be a difficult subject to bring up, but doing so may mean a return to a normal sex life. Maintaining […]
Most people choosing to undergo back surgery expect to reach a point where their discomfort is completely gone, minimal, or manageable. In many cases, this is the outcome most patients enjoy. Though some types of back surgery, such as spinal […]
Some people with ongoing back or joint pain claim to know when the weather is changing based on their level of discomfort. This is just one of several common myths associated with cold weather-related pain that have been around for […]
Even something as simple as grabbing a wallet and stuffing it in your back pocket can be an unexpected source of back pain. It all starts with the tendency to stuff everything from cash and an assortment of cards to […]
Upper back pain may be coupled with shortness of breath due to the close proximity to the lungs in this area, although it can also occur with lower back pain, depending on the circumstances involved. Possible causes may be easily […]
If you’re like most people with lower back pain, you probably want to get some rest. Though some rest is fine and often recommended, too much rest isn’t good for your lower back or the muscles that support it. Overdoing […]