Back Pain 10 Commandments by Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA We get thousands of email from people all over the world asking our advice about back pain. Despite over a hundred articles available on LoseTheBackPain.com, and in our weekly emails, people still confuse the forest for the trees. There are just so many areas to conside … Read More
Cervical Spine Pain
The cervical area of the back is comprised of seven vertebrae in the neck and upper portion of the back. The cervical area of the spine oftentimes can become more susceptible to injury due to the fact that this portion of the spine is more mobile than any other portion of the spine. Causes of Cervical Spine Pain Whiplash … Read More
Dietary Choices and Back Pain
Are the foods you are eating keeping you in pain? By Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA and co-founder of LoseTheBackPain.com An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Be the Ticket to Feeling Better When I say the word "inflammation," it's likely to evoke thoughts of painful joints and muscles, swelling, and a loss of mobility. But did you … Read More
Take control of Arthritis, and Get Your Life Back!
Red, burning, swollen and so stiff you don't want to move...that's what those who suffer from arthritis experience on a daily basis. If you know this all to well, you are probably one of the 46 million Americans (that's 1 out of every 5 people) that are living with arthritis every day. To better understand how to get relief … Read More
Scoliosis Info
Scoliosis What is it? Scoliosis is a lateral, or sideways, curvature of the spine, which in its normal state should be a straight vertical line when viewed from the front or back. Viewed from the side, a normal spine curves slightly backward to produce a mild degree of roundness in the upper back area and slightly inward cu … Read More
Causes Of Neck And Back Pain
Rarely is there a straightforward answer to the question, what causes neck and back pain. It can be caused by a variety of factors that include trauma and injury, but also personal factors that include the age of the patient, weight, overall health and physical activity. Pain occurs often in the neck and the back because th … Read More
Inversion Therapy For Sciatica & Back Pain?
Research indicates that inversion therapy can be successful in reducing back pain caused by sciatica or a variety of other back problems. What many people do not know is that inversion therapy can also serve a preventative function for muscles in the lumbar region and spinal discs. In fact, there appear to be many benefit … Read More
Sciatica Cushion
A sciatica cushion is a good way to relieve sciatica pain. The term sciatica refers to the inflammation and/or aggravation of the sciatic nerve, which is a nerve that runs or extends from the base of your spine, and goes all the way down your leg. The goal of a sciatica cushion or any cushion for back pain is to reduce or al … Read More
Drinking Water: Bad for Your Health?
Don’t look now, but drinking water could be bad for you. At least that’s the nonsense suggested by British doctor Margaret McCartney, published in the somewhat respectable British Medical Journal. In her article, Dr. McCartney suggests there really is no hard evidence that drinking more water is good for you. In fact, … Read More
What Causes Chronic Lower Back Pain?
Chronic lower back pain may be caused by a number of factors ranging from the easily treated to conditions that may require more extensive treatment. So that begs the questions: What causes chronic lower back pain? Some causes may be treated by nothing more than bed rest and restriction to light physical activity, while othe … Read More