If you feel for the two dimples in your lower back, this is where you'll find your two sacroiliac (SI) joints. Essentially, these are the points where your spine meets your pelvis. Although your sacroiliac joints move only a couple of millimeters, rotating 1 to 4 degrees at most, they have a heavy burden to bear. As a wei … Read More
If you have back pain that comes and goes, along with stiffness and pain in your joints or spine -- especially first thing in the morning -- you may be suffering from arthritis of the spine. This incredibly common condition typically results from wear-and-tear on your spine as you get older, particularly if you also have mus … Read More
The 8 Things You MUST Know About Oxycodone ... And About the New Drug That is 10 Times More Powerful Hard to believe a drug that's been on the market in the U.S. for some 17 years could be considered the world's number 1 deadliest painkiller ... but that's what oxycodone really is. Oxycodone, which also goes by the brand na … Read More
Spondylosis, also known as arthritis of the spine, is said to be a "normal” part of getting older -- a result of a lifetime’s worth of wear-and-tear on your spine, leading to degeneration and, often, pain. As a result, half of adults aged 65 years and older report having been diagnosed with arthritis, and an estimated one in … Read More
Fibromyalgia pain is no laughing matter, and for many people that pain can fluctuate based on things like; the season, the humidity, and the time of the day. Coping with morning symptoms can be a challenge and for many people it is the most difficult time of the day. One of the many symptoms of fibromyalgia is a swelling or … Read More
And Its Top Disease-Fighting Benefits For You What does a pineapple have to do with providing powerful relief for your pain? Perhaps the better question to ask is, what is bromelain? Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in the juice and stem of the pineapple, was discovered by Western medicine soon after Christopher Colum … Read More
Natural remedies are becoming more and more popular among people dealing with spine conditions. High doctor bills and harsh side effects are swaying people to look for safer, more affordable ways to treat pain. Of course, there is quite a bit of controversy over whether or not natural remedies are as effective as traditional … Read More
The 7 Most Important Ways to Relieve It Whether you're sitting at a desk in front of a computer ... standing up serving customers and patients ... or lifting boxes from one spot to another for 8+ hours ... back pain at work can be a serious problem, even the bane of your existence! Back pain is actually second on the list o … Read More
If you are suffering from osteoporosis, you are not alone. Millions of women (and men) also face challenges associated with this condition. To summarize, osteoporosis is one of the most common forms of bone disease and can lead to weakened and fragile bones. In fact, nearly half of all American women over 50 years of … Read More
While lower back pain rightfully gets a lot attention, upper back pain is a growing problem. This is especially true among office workers and those who spend hours behind the wheel driving. Upper back pain relief starts with you and your personal choices. Here’s our top four upper back pain tips to help you relieve … Read More