The back is among the most functional body parts. The back acts as a central workforce for the rest of the body. It is also the part of the body that is most prone to pain. The most common age group of individuals looking for back pain remedies are from 45-64 years old. It is estimated that eight out of ten adults need back … Read More

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

Being a Back Pain Specialist and Fitness Professional, I hear from a number of patients who're suffering from lower back pain, sciatic pain and discomfort, and a multitude of aches and pains... and sadly, these adults are repeatedly misinformed. One thing I'm continually hearing from patients is "I've got a bad back" or "jus … Read More

There are a number of different causes of pain in the lower back. Which cause, or causes, you have in particular is entirely up to your list of hobbies and activities. Arthritis is one of the biggest causes of lower back pain, and one that many people don't always consider. Quite often people only think of arthritis being i … Read More

If you suffer from back pain, it doesn't really matter how it happened as much as how you're going to get relief in the long term. People try all kinds of crazy things in the search for relief from chronic pain, including dangerous "therapies" and a heavy reliance on prescription pain medications. A great, safe option to loo … Read More

All of us at one point in time have either experienced back pain or have known someone that has suffered from back pain. Although back pain can come about from many different conditions and injuries, take heart, there are ways to avoid back pain. Preventative care is key to preventing back pain before it starts. The followin … Read More

Vertebral compression fractures occur when the bones in your spine become broken as a result of osteoporosis or trauma. Typically the level of trauma that is necessary in order to break these spinal bones is quite large. In a number of circumstances, people who are elderly or people that are suffering from cancer can experie … Read More

Utilizing Stability Exercises for Your Core to Alleviate Back Pain and Discomfort Studies indicate a strong core and abdominal muscles are important to preventing lower back pain or healing and retaining a healthy back. Today, we will talk about a few core stability exercises and abdominal muscles. Incorporating core stabi … Read More

When it comes to the various reasons for back pain, a considerably but far too often passed over core muscle is the quadratus lumborum, the deepest muscle of the abdominal wall. Actually, the quadratus lumborum is a muscle with a multitude of jobs and different combination movements may overload the quadratus lumborum. Acco … Read More