Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections used for Fibromyalgia are injections of a steroid into the body. This steroid mimics a substance made by the adrenal glands and can be very helpful in reducing inflammation and any inflammation-associated pain. Typically, these injections are made in a doctor's office into either the joi … Read More
Cortisone Injections
Cortisone (a type of corticosteroids) is a type of steroid that is naturally produced by the adrenal gland. Natural cortisone is released from the adrenal gland into the blood stream when the body is under stress. Cortisone injections are synthetically produced but it is a close derivative of your body's natural cortisone. C … Read More
Exercises to Avoid with Back Pain
Trying to find specific exercises to avoid with back pain is like trying to flip a coin. There are so many different muscle groups that affect the back, it is amazing. Truthfully, there are no specific exercises that are good for the entire back. Most often, it’s better to avoid a lot of exercises when your back is in pain. … Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Degenerative disc disease is a term used to describe the changes that occur in your spinal discs as you age. This disease usually occurs in the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical region (the neck) but can also be found anywhere along the spine. Disc degeneration can put pressure on the spinal cords and nerves which can … 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
Core Exercises for Back Pain
According to information a strong core and abdominal muscles are essential to defending against lower back pain or healing and retaining a healthy back. I would like to show you a few core stability exercises and abdominal muscle exercises. Incorporating stability exercises for your core into your normal workout program can … 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 Sciatica
Specific exercises for sciatica are an essential element for healing. Despite all that, first you must find the cause of the condition. Exercises for sciatica are a major part of recovery; be that as it may it’s just one element or part of it. Even if sciatica exercises are obviously essential to both short and long term rec … Read More
Coping with Chronic Back Pain
Back pain is something that affects many people at some point in their life. Many people don't even consider their back pain to be a problem because it is either mild or short lived. There are many other people however that are deeply bothered by their back pain because of the severity and consistency. Back pain is different … 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