It is estimated that one-third of the human population suffers from back pain at some point in their lives. If back pain is something you suffer from, take comfort in knowing you are not alone. However, there are many things that you can do to take control of this pain and help yourself overcome the annoyance of living with … Read More
Obesity and Lower Back Pain
Obesity puts a strain on about any physiological system you can think of. The heart, the lungs, the digestive system and the circulatory system all suffer when you're carrying around excess weight; those problems have been well known for a long time. It also gives your bones and joints a beating, too; knees, ankles and hips … Read More
Lower Back Bulging Disc
Lower back bulging discs are a common problem in middle aged groups. This is largely due to the bone degeneration and stiffness that accompanies aging, particularly in people who do not follow a fitness program. Scientific research has demonstrated that people who exercise on a regular basis experience less back problems tha … Read More
Lumbar Disc Pain
Lumbar disc pain occurs when one of the discs in the lower back becomes herniated or ruptures and starts pressing on nearby nerves and sensitive areas. The spinal column is cushioned by gelatinous discs that help absorb the impact of regular movements like walking, turning and shifting. Over time, these discs degenerate and … Read More
Finding Lower Back & Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief
Chances are good that if you suffer from pain, it’s probably back pain. With more and more people spending long periods of time sitting down, in front of a desk or hunched over a computer screen, it’s no wonder that lower back pain is one of the most common types of back pain among Americans. Often lower back pain isn’t jus … Read More
Lower Back and Leg Pain Causes
There are several types of lower back and leg pain causes that are common in adults. One of the most common causes in young adults under the age of 60 is sciatica pain, which can include numbness and leg pain. If the pain and numbness travels from your lower back to your foot the cause is frequently a herniated disk in the l … Read More
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc hernation is painful and debilitating. It happens when one of the discs meant to cushion your spinal column becomes displaced, making it difficult and painful to move, as well as putting pressure on nearby nerves – which can cause a tingling sensation or numbness in your lower extremities. In fact, sciatica – or … Read More
The Link Between Obesity & Back Pain
It’s no secret that obesity can cause a wide variety of health problems, but what many overweight people do not realize is that obesity can also cause complications for existing health problems. Specifically being obese poses a big danger to the cardiovascular system because it makes health problems such as heart disease, di … Read More
Lower Back and Hip Pain and Discomfort
The human anatomy is truly a very impressive compilation of cells, organs, bones, nerves and muscles. It is amazing to see how the body communicates and operates. Whether we take note of it or not, our feelings directly reflect on how well our body doing. A measurement of good health can be how much pain and discomfort we fe … Read More
Lumbar Disc Disease
Lumbar disc disease is actually fairly common. In fact, spinal disc degeneration is the norm and to be expected as a result of the ageing process. Lumbar disc disease specifically refers to discs in the lower back. As you age, the discs in your spinal column become worn out and more susceptible to damage. This results in a … Read More