Here at the Healthy Back Institute, we know that back pain and shoulder blade pain are connected, even though they may have different root causes, causing you sleepless nights and medical bills. However, since these are often physical problems, why not try a physical solution? Traditional medical approaches to back pain all … Read More

As humans, we are one of the few mammals that can walk erect. Even if primates can walk upright, they don't normally do that for a long period of time. After a child is born they spend months crawling on all fours but eventually graduate to being able to walk on their two legs. This is one of the main features that separate … Read More

Between the bones of your spine lie small, spongy discs that serve as shock absorbers to cushion the bones and keep the spine flexible. When healthy, they have a tough, outer shell which protects a jelly-like material on the inside. When you experience a spine injury, or simply when you become older and you experience normal … Read More

Unfortunately, aging can sometimes be a cause for back pain. Perhaps you've got chronic back pain, which might be due to a bad mattress, poor posture, a job that keeps you on your feet, or just being out of shape. You might even have suffered some sort of event that caused you to slip a disc, have a herniated disc, or a pull … Read More

If you suffer from back pain, you may have relied on pain medication or any number of pain relief devices to ease your suffering. There are literally thousands of devices available on the Internet or in stores to try for you to seek respite from your pain. Along with dietary supplements, exercise and stretching regimens and … Read More

Does getting a good night sleep leave you achy, rather than rested? If your back hurts in the morning, you may need to improve your sleeping posture. Simply changing the type of pillows you sleep with can help you find temporary relief. In an interview on the CBS Morning Show, Terri Trespicio, senior editor for Body + Soul … Read More

Middle back pain is described by pain that you feel below your neck but above your waist. The most common cause of middle back pain can be attributed to lifting heaving objects that can physically stress your diaphragm or the ribs that are attached to your spine. As you try to lift heaving objects, instinctively you hold yo … Read More

When you suffer from chronic back pain, particular without identifying a source for the pain, you may begin to feel as though it’s all in your head. Several studies have shown that long term chronic back pain can have certain psychological effects on sufferers. Back pain can sideline you from your normal activities including … Read More

If you're experiencing back pain it can be tempting to reach for medication. There are so many different types of medication out there, how can you go wrong? While NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and even prescription pain killers can be very effective at relieving back pain, you should resist becoming a pill … Read More

Chances are, you or someone you're close to has experienced back pain. In fact, it's been statistically proven that there are high chances of this situation. A study done by the New England Journal of Medicine noted that two thirds of all adults will have to deal with lower back pain at some point in their lives. If you know … Read More