Treating back pain is something that's been a problem for a long period of time. When someone's back starts to hurt, it can cause a lot of difficulties with basic, daily activities. That's unfortunate for the sufferer, and also for the people who rely on that person at home or at work. People who have back pain want to know … Read More
Low Back Pain and Pilates Exercises
Pilates is a method of exercise that was developed in Germany by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century to improve his own health and the health of his colleagues. Pilates emphasizes using the mind to control the muscles of the body. In particular, Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles which work to keep the bo … Read More
Neuromuscular Diseases and Scoliosis In Adults
Neuromuscular Diseases Affect Respiratory Muscle Strength Independently of Scoliosis In Adults Researchers Suggest Studies from research show that multiple individuals with neuromuscular disorders had reduced respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function versus a healthy control group based on a new study which was als … Read More
Nerves Affected by S1 Herniated Disc
When a disc begins to degenerate, it may also become herniated. When a disc is herniated, the inner part of its core leaks out. This will, in turn, create a weakened spot in the disc's outer core. The weak spot is normally right below the spinal nerve root. The herniated disc applies pressure onto the nerve. This pressure ca … Read More
Low Back Pain and Electrical Stimulation
Many have questions about a common treatment for lower back pain - electrical stimulation. "Is it safe?," people wonder. How does it work? And perhaps most important, is it effective? The most common way of applying electrical stimulation to the back for pain relief is via a TENS unit. TENS stands for Transcutaneous (which … Read More
Do Bowel Problems Cause Low Back Pain?
It's not uncommon to experience low back pain and bowel problems at the same time. Low back pain and bowel problems are occasionally linked, as they are both in close proximity to one another. And, remedying one can often relieve the other. The key to relieving low back pain and bowel problems is finding the source … Read More
Low Back and Leg Pain
Low back and leg pain can be the result of a pinched nerve. Often, when pain radiates from the low back down the extremities a pinched nerve is to blame. In fact, the sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerve systems in the human body, and if any portion of it gets compressed it can send pain shooting all over the lower port … Read More
Nerve Compression from a Herniated Disc
Your spinal column protects your spinal cord, while large nerves branch out and leave your spinal column between each vertebra. Your spinal vertebrae are separated by spinal discs which are filled with a soft, gelatinous substance, cushioning the spinal column and allow it to move freely and flexibly. Strenuous physical act … Read More
Length of Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatic nerve pain, commonly known as "sciatica", often varies from patient to patient. Some may experience only mild pain and mobility issues, while others require weeks of bed rest and even surgery in severe cases. Because sciatica is such a general form of pain, it is quite difficult to pinpoint a specific time frame esti … Read More
Laser Spine Surgery
Laser spine surgery is an alternative to spinal fusions undergone to alleviate pain in the back and the neck. With this minimally invasive surgery, the physician uses a laser to remove bone spurs offering relief to nerves herniated disc and other ailments that may cause severe back pain. Laser surgery is generally a last res … Read More