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

Those who are aware of the healing powers of yoga recognize firsthand how this traditional spiritual, physical and mental discipline has been known to heal and reconstruct the mind and the body. Many use yoga as a means for improving health while others have sought the practice to realign spiritually and learn the art of med … Read More

Upper back pain often perplexes both doctors and sufferers. Doctors recommend a variety of treatments because they assume, as most do, that the pain is related to posture. Sufferers try anything possible to reduce the pain. These treatments fail and frustration grows. A patient decides to just live with the problem. That can … Read More

It's a secret most women don't share other than with their closest partners. Women with larger breasts are often thought of as being lucky or gifted. But for women whose breasts are not proportionate to their frames, there is often pain associated with the extra weight they carry. Those women often experience upper back pai … Read More