The upper back is much more stable than the neck and low back; it doesn't move as much as the neck does, and doesn't have to support the loads or stresses that the lower (lumbar) spine does. Its main job, along with the ribs, is to protect the internal organs in the chest. That doesn't mean that there aren't problems origina … Read More
Golf Upper Back Pain
Common injuries among the golfing set can cause upper and lower back pain. The body is held in a difficult position in the swing, rotating the upper body to such a degree that it is inevitable that a strain will occur. Lower back pain, upper back pain, arthritis and herniated spinal discs are common among golfers, because of … Read More
Fibromyalgia Tender Points
Fibromyalgia is a relatively common disorder which mainly affects your bodies' muscles, but can also affect your brain. Unlike arthritis, which mainly affects your joints, Fibromyalgia creates pain in the connective tissues, including your ligaments, tendons and muscles. Fibromyalgia Syndrome, often known as FMS, currently … Read More
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic condition that has been known to cause intense pain in muscles tissues and joints throughout the body. More than 6 million people in the United States are affected with the disease. Fibromyalgia generally consist of a group of symptoms and characteristics that occur together. Symptoms for f … Read More
Extreme Neck and Shoulder Pain
Extreme neck and shoulder pain can most likely be the result of stress related muscle tension, a herniated disc or a pinched nerve. So how can you relieve extreme neck and shoulder pain? Your first instinct may be to take a few over the counter pain medications, but try not to get into the habit of doing this, especially if … Read More
Exercises to Treat Lower Back Ache
There is a theory that at some point or another every human will at some point in some form suffer from back pain; most often than not the back pain will be concentrated in the lower back. The theory goes on to mention that there is something about our skeletal structure that aids in the inevitable back pain. Well, unfortuna … Read More
Reduce Lower Back Pain With These Exercises!
There are multiple reasons so many people experience lower back pain and only by figuring out the source of your back pain can you even begin to reduce it. The range of factors that lead to lower back pain include stress, improper shoes, bad posture, incorrect lifting and sitting down all day. Then, there are the more seriou … Read More
Exercises to Alleviate Lower Back Pain
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
Exercises for Upper Back Pain
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
Exercises for Sacroiliac Joint Injuries
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