If you suffer from Sacroiliac joint problems, a doctor may recommend a Sacroiliac belt to help with pain and mobility problems. Sacroiliac joint pain can come from a number of sources, from falls and accidents, to pregnancy, arthritis diseases and genetic malformation of the bones. Sacroiliac belts apply pressure to the back … Read More
Sacroiliac Joint Degeneration
The function of the Sacroiliac joint is to distribute the weight of the torso through the pelvis, legs and back. It also absorbs the impact of walking, running and jumping, and prevents this movement from jarring the spine. The joint is composed of the sacrum, a triangular shaped bone that sits near the bottom of the spine. … Read More
Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spine canal causing pressure to the spinal cord or the openings where spinal nerves leave the spinal column. Depending on the affected nerves, spinal stenosis can cause numbness (some may experience a tingling) or a pain in the legs, back, shoulders or arms. Many have been known to exp … Read More
Spinal Stenosis Symptoms
Spinal Stenosis is the narrowing of the spinal canal that causes pressure on the spinal cord where spinal nerves leave the spinal column. Depending on affected nerves, spinal stenosis can cause numbness or pain in the back, neck, legs, arms or shoulders. Spinal stenosis usually develops as a person ages (generally starting a … Read More
Sacroiliac and Groin Pain
Groin pain is most commonly associated with pulled muscles, specifically the adductor muscle. However, some causes of groin pain may have nothing to do with any of the muscles or bones in the groin area. Pain in the groin area may be caused by problems in the Sacroiliac joint in the lower back. The Sacroiliac joint is the j … Read More
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal Decompression Therapy is an all natural treatment for a few types of chronic lower back pain. It is a non-surgical and non-chiropractic therapy designed to relieve back pain and problems associated with spinal disc injuries. The spinal cord can become compressed if there was trauma that may have damaged the cord, like … Read More
Can Smoking Cause Lower Back Pain?
Even though there are certain health and lifestyle risk factors for lower back pain, it affects people from all walks of life. Whether you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, lead a sedentary life or spend 10 hours a day behind a computer screen, you are susceptible to back pain. The truth is that in addition to risk … Read More
Shooting Back Pain
Shooting back pain can be one of the most painful injuries a person can face. Often appearing with little warning, sufferers are sometimes left wondering what has caused their debilitating pain. There is no denying the pain of an acute back ache, but learning the causes and the ways to alleviate it can help. Acute back pain … Read More
Sharp Back Pain
You're just walking along and all of a sudden, ouch! You get a sharp back pain and you wonder to yourself, "Where did that come from?" Sudden sharp pains in your back, also described as acute back pain, have a number of causes. Some are common, such as heavy lifting or lifting improperly, then some not so common, such as an … Read More
Severe Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an illness that affects muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. It is characterized by chronic widespread pain and sensitive areas where even slight pressure causes intense pain. These so-called tender points give rise to severe fibromyalgia pain on application of pressure. They are usually located at the f … Read More