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

Back pain is something that affects many people at some point in their life. Many people don't even consider their back pain to be a problem because it is either mild or short lived. There are many other people however that are deeply bothered by their back pain because of the severity and consistency. Back pain is different … Read More

Most of the exercised prescribed for join injuries involve range-of-motion and stretching the affected areas. Exercises for back pain typically involve stretching in the legs, as the back is a difficult area to stretch on its own. A few exercises for treating sacroiliitis are listed here. As with all stretches, make sure yo … Read More

Back pain is one of the biggest complaints that people have. There are a lot of causes for it, and there are a lot of people who struggle with it because they aren't sure what they can do in order to feel better. They're afraid to exercise their back because they think doing that will make the pain worse, but there are actua … Read More

Constipation relief is a multi-billion dollar industry based on a very common condition that people don't like to talk about; they're just looking for quick, easy relief. What many people don't know is that constipation may contribute back problems. Not only severe impaction, but even minor instances of constipation can cau … Read More

Degenerative Disc Disease is a disorder of the fluid-filled sacks (the discs) that separate and cushion the bones (the vertebrae) of the back. It is caused by age-related wear and tear, though not everyone suffers from this disorder. What happens with this condition is that over time, the discs of the back lose fluid, which … Read More