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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

Lower back pain is really very common to many adults. It can result from bad posture, bad sitting positions, improper lifting, stress, or even the wrong footwear (among many other things). More often than not, it's caused by the muscles of the lower back going into spasm to compensate for some misalignment in the lower verte … Read More

According to information a strong core and abdominal muscles are essential to defending against lower back pain or healing and retaining a healthy back. I would like to show you a few core stability exercises and abdominal muscle exercises. Incorporating stability exercises for your core into your normal workout program can … Read More

Your upper back is supported by your shoulder, neck, chest, and back muscles. Strengthening these muscles through a regular exercise regimen is the best way to beat off neck and upper back pain. Ideally, these exercises for upper back pain should be performed for 15-20 minutes at a time, 2 or 3 times days a week. Remember … Read More