Thoracic back pain occurs in the upper back, often between the shoulder blades. Thoracic back pain causes are usually minor in nature; typically, correcting posture can reverse this issue. A lot of stress on the body is contained in the shoulders, especially in a sedentary job that is spent sitting for hours on end. Over the … Read More
Stretches for a Bad Back
At some point in life, most persons will suffer from some back discomfort. Part of the reason for back pain, especially lower back pain is weak muscles. Knowing how to get relief is important to functioning on a daily basis. For many persons stretches provide immediate relief from pain or discomfort associated with a bad bac … Read More
3 Postures That Are Killing Your Neck
By Dr. Brian Paris, DC Creator of the Lose the Neck Pain System When dealing with neck pain or stiffness, do you simply fight through the pain? Or do you choose to cover up the symptoms with over-the-counter or prescription medications? Either way, BIG mistake. Ignoring neck pain usually means the underlying … Read More
Safe Exercises To Treat Sciatica
Exercises that treat sciatica are a primary tool in the healing process. Before you begin a regimen of sciatica specific exercises however, you and your physician must locate the root of the injury to the sciatic nerve. While these exercises are vital to both short and long-term sciatica recovery, they are only a small part … Read More
Safe Exercises Back Pain
There is no pain quite like back pain. It seems unrelenting, and sometimes is, if you don't seek the proper therapy and/or medical attention. Your back is a complex network of nerve fibers and spinal discs that are intricately wired together to support your entire body. If even the little thing goes out of whack, say you str … Read More
Spine Exercises
If you're experiencing back pain, spine exercises can help relieve your pain by a surprising amount. Strengthening your spine and core will help support your body from within, and prevent future injuries. It will also help increase blood flow to the area and speed the healing process. Here are a few exercises you might try … Read More
Spinal Stenosis Pain
Spinal stenosis generally appears in two forms cervical spinal stenosis, which occurs near the neck, and lumbar spinal stenosis, at the lower back, and is a condition that is caused by the narrowing of the space that surrounds the spinal cord or nerves. Thoracic spinal stenosis is located mid-back but is a far less common co … Read More
Severe Neck Pain
Severe neck pain plagues hundreds of thousands of Americans on a daily basis. So what are people doing to combat this epidemic? Some are finding relief from pain medication. However, this isn't the best road. Pain medications can cause a whole host of side effects, ranging from addiction to prescription pain medications to … Read More
Severe Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is an illness that affects muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. It is characterized by chronic widespread pain and sensitive areas where even slight pressure causes intense pain. These so-called tender points give rise to severe fibromyalgia pain on application of pressure. They are usually located at the f … Read More
Scoliosis Pain
Your spinal column is made up of several vertebrae, discs and joints that are positioned in a straight, vertical line. When there is an abnormal curve in the spine, this could be because of the medical condition scoliosis. Scoliosis is a physical deformity that affects millions of people around the world. It is more common i … Read More