Dealing with pain is never easy—and low back pain is one of the worst. For many people, it is chronic, and doesn't end. There are many methods of dealing with it, and ways to make it worse. Finding out the back pain was caused in the first place is part of the solution in getting rid of it. First, figure out the true cause … Read More

Suffering from back pain is unnecessary when you realize just how many exercises you can do to relieve back pain. If you have been suffering from back pain that has persisted for more than a few weeks you will need to see a physician before you begin any type of exercise program. Beginning an exercise program before getting … Read More

Very few people who suffer from back pain are candidates for surgery. As a wider variety of non-surgical treatments are available and always becoming more affordable, people who suffer from back pain, even chronic back pain, should be able to find some type of non-surgical treatment that can help them find relief from their … Read More

If you have read any other articles on our website you will have already learned that back pain is much more complicated than just bending down the wrong way, or lifting a heavy box. There are several causes of lower back pain, and it would be wise for you to first visit the lower back pain section of our website by clickin … Read More

Treating back pain is something that's been a problem for a long period of time. When someone's back starts to hurt, it can cause a lot of difficulties with basic, daily activities. That's unfortunate for the sufferer, and also for the people who rely on that person at home or at work. People who have back pain want to know … Read More

Pilates is a method of exercise that was developed in Germany by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century to improve his own health and the health of his colleagues. Pilates emphasizes using the mind to control the muscles of the body. In particular, Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles which work to keep the bo … Read More

Neuromuscular Diseases Affect Respiratory Muscle Strength Independently of Scoliosis In Adults Researchers Suggest Studies from research show that multiple individuals with neuromuscular disorders had reduced respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function versus a healthy control group based on a new study which was als … Read More

Many have questions about a common treatment for lower back pain - electrical stimulation. "Is it safe?," people wonder. How does it work? And perhaps most important, is it effective? The most common way of applying electrical stimulation to the back for pain relief is via a TENS unit. TENS stands for Transcutaneous (which … Read More

A Laminotomy is a back decompression surgery that can sometimes relieve back pain due to a stenosis. Stenosis is a condition that occurs over time and seriously damages the back beyond being treatable often-immobilizing patients. There are two types of stenosis including cervical stenosis and lumbar stenosis. There is a big … Read More