Lumbar back pain is usually the result of injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support your spine because of repetitive movements, sustained positions, stress and inflammation in joints close to spinal nerve, arthritis or aging. It is always advisable to get a proper assessment of the extent of the injury before … Read More
Exercises For Lower Back Pain Relief
Anyone who has suffered from lower back pain has probably seen a health care professional for treatment. Unfortunately most of the time treatment is relegated to over the counter or prescription pain medication, anti-inflammatory pills or topical pain ointments and an informational pamphlet. While these are effective treatme … Read More
Treat Low Back Pain With Exercise
Lower back pain is more than uncomfortable: it can make you feel depressed and useless. Everyday tasks such as going to work, cooking and walking can become a physical and mental challenge. The only way to feel whole again is to acknowledge the pain, recognize the symptoms and begin back pain therapy right away. In addition … Read More
Exercises for Spinal Stenosis
If you suffer from Spinal Stenosis you most likely already know what the condition is and what causes it. You also probably are aware of the conventional treatments for Spinal Stenosis. But what you may not know is that almost every person dealing with Spinal Stenosis also has “muscle imbalances” in their body. While it’s im … Read More
The Deadly Exercise Myth
Did you go for a jog this morning or plan a workout at the gym this evening? If so, that’s great… but if you think that’s going to keep you from dying a premature death you could be wrong. Dead wrong. According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, those who sit for over six hours a day h … Read More
3 Simple Exercises for Back Pain
by Robert Chu, PhD, L.Ac. Perhaps you've had a hard day, you had to shovel the walk, dig your car out of the snow, mailed a few heavy packages, are carrying around some extra holiday weight, or had to take your in-laws around town. You're tired, and it feels like your back is about to go out. To keep your back in supple wo … Read More
Abdominal Exercise Back Pain
Abdominal Exercises: Can They Really Help Low Back Pain? By Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT Lower back pain can have many causes, such as a pulled back muscle, disc problems, arthritis or sacroiliac joint dysfunction. One of the areas that need be addressed when working toward a cure for low back pain is abdominal exercises. … Read More
Sciatica Exercises
Sciatica exercises are an essential factor for healing; nonetheless first you must find the root of the condition. Several sciatica specific exercises are available to you, but if you are in significant discomfort you should use a straightforward plan. Exercises for sciatica are an integral ingredient of recovery be that as … Read More
Utilizing Stability Exercises for Your Core
Utilizing Stability Exercises for Your Core to Alleviate Back Pain and Discomfort Studies indicate a strong core and abdominal muscles are important to preventing lower back pain or healing and retaining a healthy back. Today, we will talk about a few core stability exercises and abdominal muscles. Incorporating core stabi … Read More
Upper Back Exercises and Stretching
Upper back pain is no simple matter. It's painful, irritating and often debilitating for sufferers. For most sufferers, the pain does not come and go, but rather persists over days, weeks and months, damaging the back and altering the person's life. Upper back pain not only slows a person, but keeps them from doing everyday … Read More