Depending on whom you ask, back pain can be caused by a poor diet, a distracted mind or an injured body. Of course it can be more serious than that but fundamentally these are the sources of back pain. Most of Western medicine focuses on the body, and more recently through the use of yoga we have begun to embrace t … Read More

  We spend a lot of time talking about lower back pain and upper back and neck pain because those are more prevalent. But we still get a lot of questions asking, "what about those of us with mid-back pain?” Today, Steve Hefferon answers that question with this video where he demonstrates a simple yet challe … Read More

There are a few must haves when it comes to being prepared at home. The last thing you want to do is to have to run out when you are feeling down or are experiencing pain. One of the things to be sure to include on your must have list is an effective pain relief ointment. There are so many pain relief ointments on the marke … Read More

Most of us spend the majority of our days sitting, whether in cars, in office chairs, at the kitchen table, on couches or elsewhere... So oftentimes our bums get sore from too much sitting,... and many people even experience pain while being seated. While it’s important to get up frequently and walk around and stretch, … Read More

If you are considering coccyx removal, then your condition may be serious. But be sure to extinguish all other options before turning to surgery. Surgery can be invasive and not always successful. But, you may be considering it due to the amount of pain you may be in. I have injured my tailbone before, so I am well aware of … Read More

There's something very frustrating about back pain. We know it hurts, but we don't know why, we just can't see it. When we have a cut it's obvious, we see what's wrong and we treat it. But, what do we do when we have pain inside our body, in a complex system of muscles and ligaments? Lower back pain is usually caused by mus … Read More

When you're shopping for a product, a few things come to mind. Where can I get the best price? How well is this product going to work? But shopping for a pain product might be a little different. Sure, you want a good deal, but at the end of the day you really just want it to work, right? We are all on some sort of a budget, … Read More

Back pain hurts, whether it’s chronic or not. But it is important to distinguish the difference between chronic pain and temporary pain.  Lacing up the old basketball shoes can leave you lying on the floor with an ice pack the following day. Muscle soreness is normal if you partake in an activity that your body is not regula … Read More

Experiencing back pain is a life changing event. It makes you quickly realize how lucky you are to be pain free, mobile and capable of doing the things you love. For the lucky few that haven't experienced this type of pain, it is often difficult for them to understand. One of the best ways for you to deal with back pain is t … Read More

If you have ever been in a sauna or hot tub you understand that heat feels great on the body. But did you know some back heating pads will actually help heal your pain? The important thing to remember is that these heating pads will not cure your back pain but they will provide you with temporary relief.  And if you deal wit … Read More