Often when it comes to chronic back pain or long term back problems such as degenerative disc disease we often think that only the elderly or the middle age suffer from these ailments. While it is true that degenerative disc disease does occur due to a lifetime of wear and tear on the back, this does not mean that those youn … Read More
Swimming Can Relieve Low Back Pain
Suffering from back pain is unnecessary when you realize just how many exercises you can do to relieve back pain. If you have been suffering from back pain that has persisted for more than a few weeks you will need to see a physician before you begin any type of exercise program. Beginning an exercise program before getting … Read More
Non-Surgical Treatment for Back Pain
Very few people who suffer from back pain are candidates for surgery. As a wider variety of non-surgical treatments are available and always becoming more affordable, people who suffer from back pain, even chronic back pain, should be able to find some type of non-surgical treatment that can help them find relief from their … Read More
Low Back Pain Relief
If you have read any other articles on our website you will have already learned that back pain is much more complicated than just bending down the wrong way, or lifting a heavy box. There are several causes of lower back pain, and it would be wise for you to first visit the lower back pain section of our website by clickin … Read More
New Back Pain Treatments
Treating back pain is something that's been a problem for a long period of time. When someone's back starts to hurt, it can cause a lot of difficulties with basic, daily activities. That's unfortunate for the sufferer, and also for the people who rely on that person at home or at work. People who have back pain want to know … Read More
Low Back Pain and Pilates Exercises
Pilates is a method of exercise that was developed in Germany by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century to improve his own health and the health of his colleagues. Pilates emphasizes using the mind to control the muscles of the body. In particular, Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles which work to keep the bo … Read More
Neuromuscular Diseases and Scoliosis In Adults
Neuromuscular Diseases Affect Respiratory Muscle Strength Independently of Scoliosis In Adults Researchers Suggest Studies from research show that multiple individuals with neuromuscular disorders had reduced respiratory muscle strength and pulmonary function versus a healthy control group based on a new study which was als … Read More
Nerves Affected by S1 Herniated Disc
When a disc begins to degenerate, it may also become herniated. When a disc is herniated, the inner part of its core leaks out. This will, in turn, create a weakened spot in the disc's outer core. The weak spot is normally right below the spinal nerve root. The herniated disc applies pressure onto the nerve. This pressure ca … Read More
Low Back Pain and Electrical Stimulation
Many have questions about a common treatment for lower back pain - electrical stimulation. "Is it safe?," people wonder. How does it work? And perhaps most important, is it effective? The most common way of applying electrical stimulation to the back for pain relief is via a TENS unit. TENS stands for Transcutaneous (which … Read More
Do Bowel Problems Cause Low Back Pain?
It's not uncommon to experience low back pain and bowel problems at the same time. Low back pain and bowel problems are occasionally linked, as they are both in close proximity to one another. And, remedying one can often relieve the other. The key to relieving low back pain and bowel problems is finding the source … Read More