A herniated disc occurs when the disc that operate as cushion between the vertebrae is pushed or moves (bulges) outside of its original position where it can irritate nearby spinal nerves and the spinal cord resulting in numbness, pain or weakness in the arms, legs, and back. There is normally ample space surrounding the spi … Read More
Herniated Bulging Disc
The spinal column is cushioned between each vertebra by gel filled discs. These discs help absorb the shock of day to day activity, like walking, running, bending, flexing and moving. When one becomes dislocated or injured in some way, it can be diagnosed as a herniated or bulging disc. While it is possible to have a hernia … Read More
Hernia Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by many things. One common cause of back pain is related to the development of a hernia. Hernia back pain can range from mild to overpowering. A diagnosis of hernia back pain is not the easiest one to arrive at. A hernia is a protrusion from the abdominal walls through a defect in the wall itself. Th … Read More
Can You Use Herbal Remedies For Sciatica?
If you’re suffering from sciatica then you are well aware of just how painful it can be. That all too familiar shooting pain begins in your lower back, snaking all the way down one—or both—legs until you feel as though you cannot walk. Sciatica can cause mild to severe pain that can impair one’s ability to perform basic func … Read More
Help for Back Pain
Back pain can be a very debilitating problem. It is the most common complaint people will seek medical attention for. It can happen to people who are any age, although it seems most common in people between 30 and 50. This is thought to be because of a change from a very active lifestyle to a more sedentary one, which weaken … Read More
Chairs for a Healthy Back – The Best Way to Sit in a Chair
We've all heard that good posture and support are the keys to keeping your back strong, healthy, and free of pain, but not everybody understands exactly how to give their backs the proper support or foster the best posture. Many would be surprised to learn that chairs play a very integral role in back health: both how you si … Read More
Healing Sciatic Nerve Pain
Muscle imbalances create extra stress and wear and tear on the spinal discs. Therefore, strenuous and unusual physical activity or heavy lifting may cause one of your spinal discs to herniate, or move out of place. Such a displaced disc – also known as a slipped disc – can compress nearby spinal nerves. 1. First, you must t … Read More
Healing Pain with an Inversion Table for Back Pain
Our present-day sedentary lifestyle comes with many health problems of its own. Lower back pain is the result of years of poor posture, whether we sit, stand, move or exercise. Our vertebrae are separated by discs which act as shock absorbers. These slowly become compressed by the effects of gravity and lose their shock abs … Read More
Healing Chronic Back Pain
Recently, medical professionals have been able to establish concrete treatment plans for people experiencing chronic back pain. Chronic back pain used to be something that people had to get used to without hope for improvement. Many people didn't know how to manage their back pain in a way that was feasible so they just had … Read More
Headaches with Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is often associated with headaches. This two-fold affliction is most frequently seen in individuals with poor posture or high levels of stress, and is usually very easily treated. Nearly one in five patients who suffer from chronic headaches also experience neck related headaches; interestingly, these types … Read More