It’s no secret that obesity can cause a wide variety of health problems, but what many overweight people do not realize is that obesity can also cause complications for existing health problems. Specifically being obese poses a big danger to the cardiovascular system because it makes health problems such as heart disease, di … Read More

The human anatomy is truly a very impressive compilation of cells, organs, bones, nerves and muscles. It is amazing to see how the body communicates and operates. Whether we take note of it or not, our feelings directly reflect on how well our body doing. A measurement of good health can be how much pain and discomfort we fe … Read More

Did you know that back pain is the second most common cause of absenteeism at work in the US? Many people suffer long terms effects from a lower back injury—whether from a strain or sprain. Once you injure your lower back, intermittent aches well after you heal can be expected, because of the sensitive nerves that are locat … Read More

Many professions innately cause workplace injuries or lead to back pain, but one position stands above the rest. Nursing is notoriously hard on the back and creates a unique challenge for those in the profession. In fact, problems suffered while nursing are the second most leading cause of the non fatal injuries suffered by … Read More

Accompanying the movement to become more "green" and natural with the things we do, products we use, and things we put into our bodies, acupuncture is becoming a much more popular method for relieving low back pain. More and more people are shying away from using over the counter medications as a crutch for relieving pain of … Read More

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