Low back pain is commonly caused by some type of injury to the muscles, ligaments or bones in and around your lumbar spine. A strain or tear to a muscle supporting your back, a rupture to a spinal disc, compression of the spine or even a spasm in...
Low back pain is an extremely common malady. It is the most frequently encountered condition in chiropractic offices. Chiropractors have gained a reputation among their patients for success in working with low back pain. That reputation is...
Lower back pain is among the most common conditions sidelining people today. Luckily, those afflicted have a number of ways to treat lower back pain without necessarily having to see a doctor. Home treatments can range from applying ice packs to...
Low back pain is a common condition that affects most people at least once in their lifetime. It is the leading reason for doctor visits and for missing work. If left untreated, low back pain can become a chronic condition that makes the most...
The American Chiropractic Association estimates that as much as 80 percent of the population will experience back problems at some point in their lives. A herniated disk occurs when the soft, gel-like inner layer of the spine, known as the...
A herniated disk can be painful. You and your doctor may want to try conservative measures first to try to relieve your symptoms. However, if this fails, you may need to consider other options depending on the severity and location of your...
Chiropractors use a spinal decompression table as a high-tech version of old-fashioned traction. By mechanically stretching your spine and the surrounding muscles, they can open and close the space between vertebrae. This can often dramatically...
Close to 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2010, according to the National Cancer Institute, with almost 14,000 deaths. Ovarian cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer death among women, and...
Around 90 percent of compressed -- or herniated -- discs occur at the L4-L5 vertebrae, located at the base of your spine on top of your tailbone. This compression can cause not only lower back pain but a host of troublesome symptoms, including...
Back injuries can happen quite easily. According to MotherNature.com, muscle spasms, simultaneous contractions of all the fibers in the core of a muscle, commonly occur when you move suddenly, or overextend a tensed-up muscle that isn’t...
Sprains and strains are the tearing of ligaments, muscles or tendons. This is an injury that is common to the lower back. A lower back sprain can cause pain, swelling, bruising, muscle spasms and limited ability when it comes to moving your lower...
There is often confusion about whether to use ice or heat for low back pain. If you're lifting a heavy object and you feel immediate sharp pain in your back, put ice on it as soon as possible. Ice will reduce swelling and inflammation. Just as...
Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin produced by a reaction that occurs when cholesterol in your skin is exposed to sunshine, serves a variety important health functions. Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption, and vitamin D deficiency may play...
Lower back pain is a common complaint experienced by almost everyone at some point in their lives. Exercises that help stretch and strengthen your lower back and abdominal muscles can help to alleviate many forms of lower back pain. Consult your...
Back pain affects up to 90 percent of all Americans at some point in their lifetimes, and is the second most common reason for missed work time next to the common cold. And, according to the website Emedicinehealth.com, the cause of up to 85...
Around 70 to 85 percent of adults experience low back pain some time in their lives, according to an article published in 2004 in the journal "Pain" by Sarah Liddle and colleagues. Most will recover within six weeks regardless of treatment....
Three out of four people suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Likely causes of this condition include a muscle strain or spasm, ligament strain, a joint problem or slipped...
Alternative forms of medicine such as acupuncture are steadily becoming more popular in resolving health issues such as headaches, back pain and infertility. The World Health Organization cites an impressively long list of conditions for which...
A TENS unit, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a portable battery-powered device that delivers mild electrical signals to control pain and promote soft-tissue healing. According to Drugs.com, a TENS unit can lessen short-term pain...
Middle back pain is caused by injury or strain affecting your muscles and vertebrae. While the causes of pain vary and require different treatments depending on the diagnosis, pain management will help keep your comfortable during your recovery....
Tough yet spongy disks cushion the bones in your spinal column. If a disc slips even slightly out of place, it can put pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain and numbness. When this condition occurs in the lower back or legs, it is known as a...
Exercise is a staple treatment for lower back pain. In 1937, Dr. Paul Williams published an exercise program that is still relevant today though not as frequently used. The majority of these exercises call for forward spinal flexion to strengthen...
Back pain is a frequently occurring problem. Many of the problems that lead to back pain are degenerative in nature and occur over long periods of time. While it is a common notion that some degeneration is normal with age, it is possible to avoid...
Your back muscles provide stability to your spine and keep your upper body aligned with your pelvis and lower body. Conditions such as back spasms, strains or sprains, or high-degree injuries or conditions, such as a shifted disc, arthritis or...
According to the American Chiropractic Association, 80 percent of people suffer from back pain throughout their lifetime. Most of this pain is mechanical or non-organic. This means it's not caused from a disease but from activities such as hard...
Your spine or vertebral column is comprised of four sections. The cervical vertebrae naturally curves inward and makes up the neck and upper back. The thoracic spine is the upper and mid-back and naturally curves outward a bit. Next is your lumbar...
A slipped disc, or herniated disc, does not actually pop out of place in the vertebral column, as popularly believed, but bulges out and places pressure on the spinal column, leading to pain and discomfort. If you have lower back pain from a...
Back pain is a common medical problem, affecting eight out of 10 people at some point during their lives, according to the National Institute of Health. Natural methods of treating back pain are varied in approach and application. In most cases,...
According to the American Chiropractic Association, more than 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain at any time. Non-surgical treatment can include cognitive behavior therapy, chiropractic therapy, exercise, acupuncture, yoga, application...
The sacroiliac joint is the joint between the sacrum, at the base of the spine, and the ilium of the pelvis, which are joined by ligaments. It is a strong, weight bearing synovial joint with irregular elevations and depressions that produce...
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