A slipped or herniated disc occurs when the small, spongy discs which cushion the bones of your spine become damaged and bulge or break open and out. While a slipped disc can occur anywhere along the spine, the most common area for ruptured discs is in the lower back. There are two major causes for a slipped disc. One is sim … Read More

Between the bones of your spine lie small, spongy discs that serve as shock absorbers to cushion the bones and keep the spine flexible. When healthy, they have a tough, outer shell which protects a jelly-like material on the inside. When you experience a spine injury, or simply when you become older and you experience normal … Read More

Unfortunately, aging can sometimes be a cause for back pain. Perhaps you've got chronic back pain, which might be due to a bad mattress, poor posture, a job that keeps you on your feet, or just being out of shape. You might even have suffered some sort of event that caused you to slip a disc, have a herniated disc, or a pull … Read More

If you suffer from back pain, you may have relied on pain medication or any number of pain relief devices to ease your suffering. There are literally thousands of devices available on the Internet or in stores to try for you to seek respite from your pain. Along with dietary supplements, exercise and stretching regimens and … Read More

Does getting a good night sleep leave you achy, rather than rested? If your back hurts in the morning, you may need to improve your sleeping posture. Simply changing the type of pillows you sleep with can help you find temporary relief. In an interview on the CBS Morning Show, Terri Trespicio, senior editor for Body + Soul … Read More

Middle back pain is described by pain that you feel below your neck but above your waist. The most common cause of middle back pain can be attributed to lifting heaving objects that can physically stress your diaphragm or the ribs that are attached to your spine. As you try to lift heaving objects, instinctively you hold yo … Read More

Chances are, you or someone you're close to has experienced back pain. In fact, it's been statistically proven that there are high chances of this situation. A study done by the New England Journal of Medicine noted that two thirds of all adults will have to deal with lower back pain at some point in their lives. If you know … Read More

Lower back pain is a common complaint among many people, most of who don’t realize that the underlying cause is simply weak muscles. The muscles of the back aren't the only areas targeted for treatment as you would expect however, since weak abdominal and buttock muscles also contribute to the condition. This is because all … Read More

If you are a woman experiencing back pain you are already well aware of the fact that it is no walk in the park. Back pain can impose an inconvenience that could render you immobile, uncomfortable, of just plain miserable. There are several reasons for back pain in both men and women but the source of women's back pain tends … Read More

Children who are complaining about back pain should be evaluated by a health physician, notably if the pain is not going away after a couple of days or if there was no injury preceding the pain. The most common cause of back pain in children is due to sports injuries, but there are warning signs if your child is complaining … Read More