Some health-related issues, such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, and even fractured bones, tend to be resolved completely once the body’s natural healing processes have done their job. However, this isn’t always what happens with back pain. It’s not all that […]
Even though most Americans experience back pain at one time or another, it’s not something you have to accept as a regular part of your life. Often, recurring or lingering spine-related discomfort is related to some things you’re doing on […]
From observing breathtaking views to becoming more in tune with nature, there are many things to love about hiking, and it’s also a good way to stimulate some of the muscle groups that support the backbone. But if you’re not […]
Because of the mobility of the lower back area, this is one of the most common places for herniated disc pain to occur. Tight hamstring muscles can also affect this type of discomfort if the sciatic nerve, which is often […]
Sciatic pain is related to the irritation of the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back and goes downward into the legs. One of the more effective ways to manage this type of pain is with massage therapy. Some […]
You can have the same exact spine-related problem as someone else and still experience very different symptoms and levels of pain. Because back pain is subjective, making an accurate diagnosis can be difficult. Results from CT and MRI scans can […]
The added weight some women carry in their upper body area because of larger breasts, which could be as much as 16 to 24 extra pounds, could throw off the body’s center of gravity, according to Japanese researchers, and contribute […]
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When the weather starts getting colder in the winter months, people with existing back pain may experience more discomfort than during the warmer times of the year. Luckily, there are a few ways to relieve back pain in winter, as […]
It’s not pleasant to start your day with upper back pain that extends to your arms or includes numbness and similar symptoms. But this is what you may experience if there’s something going on within your upper back area that […]