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 Strengthen the Lower Back
Exercising is one of the best things you can do to strengthen the lower back. Though most people will experience back pain at some point or another in their lives it is common for those with weaker backs to experience back pain earlier on and with more noticeable symptoms and effects. Your best bet would be to work adamantly … Read More
Relieving Sciatica; Exercises to Relieve Sciatica Pain
Sciatica is a debilitating condition that results when some portion of the body's largest nerve system becomes pinched or compressed. It causes pain in the lower back, and a tingling or numbness in the buttocks and lower extremities. It can be the result of something as simple as a pulled muscle that became too swollen and … 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
Exercises for Preventing Back Pain
Back pain is one of the biggest complaints that people have. There are a lot of causes for it, and there are a lot of people who struggle with it because they aren't sure what they can do in order to feel better. They're afraid to exercise their back because they think doing that will make the pain worse, but there are actua … Read More
Exercises for Low Back Pain and Sciatica
In previous years, it was believed that rest was the best therapy for lower back pain, but more recent findings show that lack of physical activity can actually worsen back problems by causing poor circulation and tense muscles. Of course, rest is recommended to an extent, but after about two days of resting, the body is rea … Read More
Exercises for Herniated Disc
Exercises for herniated disc can be very helpful at relieving pain, helping the injury heal, and preventing future injuries to the area. When considering exercises for a herniated disc, focus on stretches and things that will loosen tense muscles surrounding the area, giving the injury room to heal. These exercises should a … Read More