Sciatica is a debilitating condition that results when some portion of the body's largest nerve system becomes pinched or compressed. It causes pain in the lower back, and a tingling or numbness in the buttocks and lower extremities. It can be the result of something as simple as a pulled muscle that became too swollen and … Read More
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis is diagnosed when one vertebra in the back slips forward over the one directly below it. It occurs most commonly in those over the age of 50, and much more common in individuals over the age of 65. Causes of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis Spondylolisthesis can be caused by a birth defect, agi … Read More
Cures for Back Pain?
Back pain, barring trauma is usually the result of muscle imbalances in the body and or weak and tight muscle groups. Typical or common cures for back pain include bed rest, applying ice, decompression, stretching, taking OTC medications, cortisone injections and going to a massage or physical therapist. As much as possi … Read More
Reduce Lower Back Pain With These Exercises!
There are multiple reasons so many people experience lower back pain and only by figuring out the source of your back pain can you even begin to reduce it. The range of factors that lead to lower back pain include stress, improper shoes, bad posture, incorrect lifting and sitting down all day. Then, there are the more seriou … Read More
An MRI Can Diagnose Degenerative Disc Disease?
Although the name indicates otherwise, degenerative disc disease is not a literal disease, but rather a condition that occurs due to chronic back pain and aging. Degenerative disc disease is common in healthy individuals and symptoms can occur as early as the late 30’s. Once you have a better understanding of degenerative d … Read More
What To Do About Cramping & Lower Back Pain?
For women of child-bearing age the combination of menstrual cramps and lower back pain is no surprise. Most women chalk it up to a typical part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and simply find a way to cope with it until the pain dissipates. Although lower back pain can be accompanied by a woman’s menstrual cycle, not all wome … Read More
Cortisone Shots for Fibromyalgia
Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections used for Fibromyalgia are injections of a steroid into the body. This steroid mimics a substance made by the adrenal glands and can be very helpful in reducing inflammation and any inflammation-associated pain. Typically, these injections are made in a doctor's office into either the joi … Read More
Cortisone Injections
Cortisone (a type of corticosteroids) is a type of steroid that is naturally produced by the adrenal gland. Natural cortisone is released from the adrenal gland into the blood stream when the body is under stress. Cortisone injections are synthetically produced but it is a close derivative of your body's natural cortisone. C … Read More
Exercises to Avoid with Back Pain
Trying to find specific exercises to avoid with back pain is like trying to flip a coin. There are so many different muscle groups that affect the back, it is amazing. Truthfully, there are no specific exercises that are good for the entire back. Most often, it’s better to avoid a lot of exercises when your back is in pain. … Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Degenerative disc disease is a term used to describe the changes that occur in your spinal discs as you age. This disease usually occurs in the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical region (the neck) but can also be found anywhere along the spine. Disc degeneration can put pressure on the spinal cords and nerves which can … Read More