Most people think of sitting as a way to take a load off and relax. However, this isn’t always the case—at least not if sitting seems to trigger or worsen spine-related discomfort. If you’re experiencing this type of pain on […]
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Back pain from an injury can seriously impact quality of life. Some back injuries are more difficult to avoid than others, but there are ways to prevent many common injuries. The following infographic offers a few tips on how you […]
You may assume heat therapy for sciatica isn’t working for you if you apply a heating pad or heat wrap to your leg, thigh, or calf and experience little or no relief. However, the reason for this may be because […]
Approximately 90 percent of the population will experience back pain at one time or another. Most of the time, it’s either temporary or isn’t something that requires urgent medical attention or treatment. However, on rare occasions, back pain can be […]
Somewhere around 40 percent of the population could be affected by sciatica at some point. If you happen to currently have this condition, it’s safe to assume you’re well aware of how irritation of the sciatic nerve can affect your […]
The human spine is designed to stand up to a fair amount of stress, but too much extra strain can lead to back pain. This is exactly what can happen if you have poor posture habits. Specifically, bad posture can […]
If you experience discomfort that makes it feel like your back is “on fire,” you’re likely noticing unexplained sensations of extreme warmth. These burning sensations can be accompanied by pain, although this isn’t always the case. Here’s what you need […]
You probably don’t think of studying as something that can be a source of back or neck pain. In fact, you likely don’t give much thought to your spine at all while trying to stuff as much useful info into […]
Limping is an abnormal way of walking that results in involuntarily or intentionally favoring one side of the body over the other. It sometimes occurs because of muscle weakness (paralytic limping) or the need to compensate for pain in the […]