Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Here at The Healthy Back Institute, one of the most frequent questions we get from our readers is: What causes lower left side back pain? But over the years, I’ve learned that what most people REALLY want to know is: What’s the best way to get rid of lower lef … Read More
Most people do not realize what causes back and chest pain. Muscle strain, nerve damage and other conditions in the middle and upper back can also cause pain in the chest area. No matter what your age, occupation or lifestyle, chest pain is a symptom that should always be taken seriously. Chest pain no matter what the cause … Read More
A pinched nerve can be a very painful thing to have to deal with. However, exercises to help strengthen the area are often the most successful way to find pain relief and keep the injury from recurring. Here are a few exercises you can do to help relieve your pain due to a pinched nerve. 1. To help relieve tension in your … Read More
A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve has been damaged in some way either by direct pressure or a compression of the nerve. This injury causes the nerve to become unable to function normally. Such injuries are caused in many ways depending on the location of the nerve, since nerves are distributed throughout the entire body. P … Read More
Anyone suffering from neck pain probably is aware of the nerve branches and bundles located in their neck, or cervical spine. Others, who have never suffered from any of the various disorders associated with compression of these delicate nerves most likely, cannot understand the pain and its ability to seemingly move through … Read More
It is a widely accepted theory that a pinched nerve cause chest pain. These pinched nerves occur when exceeding amounts of pressure applied to surrounding bones, cartilage, tendons or muscles is applied to the nerve. Pinched nerves that are generally found in the neck or lower back can often be caused by a herniated disc, ar … Read More
Every day, whether you’re standing or sitting, the force of gravity is pulling down on your spine, compressing the discs in your back, taxing your ligaments, and putting pressure on your nerves. Over time, spinal compression can lead to upper and lower back pain, neck pain, stiff shoulders and neck and spine-related conditi … Read More
Do you suffer from neck pain, shoulder pain or upper back pain? There's a good chance you could be suffering from Forward Head Posture. Now take a look at this list. Do you have any of these symptoms? Tension-type headaches or migraines, sometimes accompanied by dizziness Tempero-mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction … Read More