Are you experiencing lower back pain that radiates to your abdominal area? Stomach and back pain often go hand-in-hand. After all, they are two sides of the same coin. Stomach pain is very common among people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. Either your back and stomach pain have a single cause, or the two s … Read More
Is lower back pain a symptom of the flu? Is there a link between back pain and the flu? We get asked these questions a lot here at the Healthy Back Institute, especially during the winter. Every year millions of Americans take to bed stricken with a cold or the flu. The numbers are staggering:(i) >> 5% to 20% … Read More
If you're dealing with a painful sciatica flare-up, you likely have one question on the top of your mind: How long does sciatica last? I have good news for you if this is the first time you're experiencing sciatica pain. Acute episodes generally resolve relatively quickly, usually within a few weeks. But here's the … Read More
Did you know that back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor? It’s true… millions of Americans trudge into doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics every year, desperate for relief from back strains and sprains. And yet, they continue to suffer from pain, stiffness, tenderness, and limited mobilit … Read More
Even though more and more people are adopting holistic practices like acupuncture and drinking green tea these days, Westerners tend to be a bit skeptical of ancient medicinal practices -- especially when it comes to healing crystals and gemstones. But the use of gems and crystals has a long, rich history. And one of the … Read More
Would it surprise you if I said you might have a neurological disorder? If you have lower back pain on your right side, you do. In fact, back pain of any kind is the second most common neurological (or nervous system) disorder after headaches. And as of 2018, it's one of the top reasons people visit the doctor. It make … Read More
If you haven’t already, you probably will at some point experience a pulled back muscle. They’re the most common cause of low back pain. It could happen during a game of golf, while cleaning the garage, or even on the dance floor. While we often tend to refer to any soft tissue pain in the back as a “pulled back muscle … Read More
Targeted herniated disc exercises are one of the best herniated disc treatments if your goal is to permanently heal a herniated disc. The trick is knowing what kinds of exercise will help your herniated disc – and not make matters worse. I've helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world eliminate their back pai … Read More
Diverticulitis is a serious condition that can cause irritating pelvic and lower back pain. To understand why diverticulitis can cause pelvic and low back pain, you have to know what diverticulitis actually is -- and how it's different from diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is when the colon bulges out into "pouches" alon … Read More
It's a vicious cycle: If you suffer from lower back pain, it can make it tough for you to get a good night's sleep. And if you regularly sleep in what we call a bad "sleep position," it can make your low back pain even worse. In fact, sleeping in a bad position may actually be one of the underlying causes of your back pai … Read More