Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan was sidelined by back pain again this week. According to a video he posted on TwitVid yesterday, severe back muscle spasms from his hip to his middle back totally overwhelmed the Hulkster about 3AM Monday morning, sending him to local Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. Hulk Hogan, … Read More
Alexander Technique for Back Pain
If you suffer from lower back pain, you're not alone. Lower back pain ranks only below the common cold as a leading cause of missed work hours by American workers. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as a quarter of all American adults will experience back pain over any given 3-month period. While there … Read More
Seven Back Pain Mistakes
Frustrated by back pain that just won't go away? More than likely you've made one or more of these 7 Back Pain Mistakes: Mistake #1: Continuing to do what doesn't work Mistake #2: Not dealing with pain the first time Mistake #3: Thinking you're too fit to have back pain Mistake #4: Treating only the symptoms Mistake # … Read More
Why I'm Glad John Won't Buy Our Products
We got an email from John this week. Even though John has suffered from lower back pain and sciatica for 18 years, he wrote specifically to tell us some "bad news" - he has no intention of buying ANY of our products! But honestly, we couldn't be happier. We'll let John explain... Hi Jesse, I suffered from sciatica and lowe … Read More
Piriformis Syndrome: Are Summer Activities Causing You Pain?
Every summer millions of us take advantage of fairer weather and longer days to get outside more. Morning runs, weekend bike rides, and long evening strolls become more common. If you're one of the many who frequently get a deep pain in your buttocks, hip or down your leg after you take up summer activities like these the … Read More
Is Facet Joint Syndrome Causing Your Neck & Back Pain?
Facet joints are those that connect the vertebra allowing you to twist and bed, thanks to their slick surface. Even more important however, facet joints work to avoid spinal cord injuries by disallowing us from twisting or bending too far. This inhibited range of motion is a protective measure for the spinal cord. When face … Read More
Dehydration and Back Pain
Upwards of 70% of your body is composed of good old H2O. Some claim as little as a 2% drop in fluids can leave you itchy, groggy, constipated, and feeling generally rotten all around. It certainly makes sense to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water helps ensure our bladder and kidneys flush toxins out of our bodies. It help … Read More
Back Pain Sidelines Soldiers
Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world. Other muscle and joint pain complaints, such as arthritis, are nearly as prevalent. A new study published earlier this month in The Lancet indicates soldiers in modern combat remain at high risk for these types of injuries. In the study, researchers from the Johns H … Read More
TENS for Back Pain?
TENS is back in the news again. TENS therapy is widely used to treat chronic lower back pain by sending electric currents to nerves from a pocket sized battery pack through electrodes attached to the skin (TENS stands for transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation). The big news is the National Academy of Neurology no longer … Read More
Is Your Pain All In Your Mind?
If you want to get someone suffering from pain angry in a hurry, just tell them their pain is all in their mind. "Baloney!" (or some stronger word) might be their response. Saying pain is all in someone's mind is tantamount to claiming their pain is imaginary. Clearly pain is real to any person suffering with it. However, t … Read More