Have you recently experienced a lower back injury? Whether it's a result of a sudden trauma like a car accident or fall, or it's a result of over straining the area like trying to lift something heavy, a lower back injury can be quite painful and debilitating. But there are things you can to do help your body heal. First an … Read More
Lumbar Disc Protrusion
Your lower back is an important part of your anatomy as it has multiple functions. It helps bear the weight of the complete upper body as well as helps in movements such as walking, bending and also helps in protecting the delicate organs in the lower abdomen. Therefore, low back pain can be a sign of a problem either throug … Read More
What You Can Do About Lower Back Injuries
Back pain is a common problem for many adults, but very few people take time to think about what caused the back pain in the first place. Specifically, lower back injuries occur frequently among adults aged 30 to 50 years old. Although most people think that back injuries occur most often in young men and women who are physi … Read More
Office Chair Back Pain Relief
If you already suffer from back pain, you know that sitting down for long periods of time can exacerbate that pain to the point where it's unbearable. If you work in a job where you sit for a good part of the day, then you also know that the sitting itself can cause back pain. This happens because the typical office chair do … Read More
Obesity and Lower Back Pain
Obesity puts a strain on about any physiological system you can think of. The heart, the lungs, the digestive system and the circulatory system all suffer when you're carrying around excess weight; those problems have been well known for a long time. It also gives your bones and joints a beating, too; knees, ankles and hips … Read More
Lower Back Bulging Disc
Lower back bulging discs are a common problem in middle aged groups. This is largely due to the bone degeneration and stiffness that accompanies aging, particularly in people who do not follow a fitness program. Scientific research has demonstrated that people who exercise on a regular basis experience less back problems tha … Read More
Lumbar Disc Pain
Lumbar disc pain occurs when one of the discs in the lower back becomes herniated or ruptures and starts pressing on nearby nerves and sensitive areas. The spinal column is cushioned by gelatinous discs that help absorb the impact of regular movements like walking, turning and shifting. Over time, these discs degenerate and … Read More
Finding Lower Back & Sciatic Nerve Pain Relief
Chances are good that if you suffer from pain, it’s probably back pain. With more and more people spending long periods of time sitting down, in front of a desk or hunched over a computer screen, it’s no wonder that lower back pain is one of the most common types of back pain among Americans. Often lower back pain isn’t jus … Read More
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar disc hernation is painful and debilitating. It happens when one of the discs meant to cushion your spinal column becomes displaced, making it difficult and painful to move, as well as putting pressure on nearby nerves – which can cause a tingling sensation or numbness in your lower extremities. In fact, sciatica – or … Read More
The Link Between Obesity & Back Pain
It’s no secret that obesity can cause a wide variety of health problems, but what many overweight people do not realize is that obesity can also cause complications for existing health problems. Specifically being obese poses a big danger to the cardiovascular system because it makes health problems such as heart disease, di … Read More