But there are specific types of pain that can help you better diagnose how to treat your aching back. For instance, when your back is burning, it’s likely nerve damage has been done. This type of pain is called neuropathic. When pain reverberates as a dull sensation, this is called nociceptive pain, typically brought on by outside forces like arthritis. […]
Read moreIf you’ve ever pulled a muscle in your back, or put a rib out of place, you’ll know how irritating and painful it can be. But did you know that, if left untreated, a back injury can cause permanent damage? Often, when someone pulls a muscle or injures their back in some way, they will go to the drugstore or […]
Read moreBack pain is as old as the Greeks, 400 BC, likely older, and the Greeks had a good idea as to how to make the back be better. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, hoisted a patient upside down on a ladder with knees and ankles bound securely and created the first spinal traction. Today the same idea works for diminishing […]
Read moreScoliosis is the lateral curvature of the spine. It is a progressive disease. Little evidence has been found on the effectiveness of exercises on scoliosis, though there are reports that show some improvement in the degree of curvature. What so far has not been determined is whether the improvement is permanent in nature. The lumbar scoliosis brace is a device […]
Read moreThere are many different exercises and stretches you can do for lower back pain treatment. Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments and results in many hours of lost-time at work each year. It doesn’t matter what age you are, back pain can be a problem. Lower back pain treatment can be in the form of exercise […]
Read moreOver half the adult population in America has had some type of back problem in the past five years. Lower back pain is one of the most common problems. It may already be that you can remember what you did to cause it, perhaps you bent down or tried to lift something heavy? If not, asking yourself a few questions […]
Read moreBack pain can be relieved in number of ways. For usual cases rest regiment combined with cold/hot compresses, therapy, exercise and pain medications is very effective way to relieve back pain. Rest is needed in order to give your back time to heal if you suffer acute lower back pain. However, try to be active as much as possible, without […]
Read moreThe reasons for back pain during pregnancy are understandable. Many revolutionary changes, mind level and physical, happen with the woman, during this period. Therefore, pain in the back during this time is a common compliant. More than 50% of the pregnant women suffer from it. The main reason being, the extra weight of the baby which changes the center of […]
Read moreYou use your lower back for everything. And when you injure it, you really find out just how much you rely on a strong and healthy back. You use your back for sitting at the computer, brushing your teeth, washing dishes, driving a car, and even holding up a cup of water. It is your main support system for your […]
Read moreLower Left Back Pain is common among people and can be caused by a number of reasons. Improper use of the back muscles lead to Lower Left Back Pain. If you sit on a chair for longer periods, say in front of the computer, poor posturing, where the left side of the back is under constant strain, can lead to […]
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