Can one muscle be responsible for your back pain, your sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis? Could it be responsible for you being unstable or unable to go in and out of bed, in and out of the bathroom, in and out of the car, walking, walking faster, walking up and down steps? Could one muscle be re … Read More
Every day, whether you’re standing or sitting, the force of gravity is pulling down on your spine, compressing the discs in your back, taxing your ligaments, and putting pressure on your nerves. Over time, spinal compression can lead to upper and lower back pain, neck pain, stiff shoulders and neck and spine-related conditi … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Is lower back pain a symptom of the flu? Is there a link between back pain and the flu? We get asked these questions a lot here at the Healthy Back Institute, especially during the winter. Every year millions of Americans take to bed stricken with a cold or … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Did you know that back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor? It’s true… millions of Americans trudge into doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics every year, desperate for relief from back strains and sprains. And yet, they continue … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. If you haven’t already, you probably will at some point experience a pulled back muscle. They’re the most common cause of low back pain. It could happen during a game of golf, while cleaning the garage, or even on the dance floor. While we often tend to ref … Read More
[Bonus Content: 13 powerful nutrients that rub out pain on contact] Some of the most popular pain relief products available on the market today are topical analgesics. These over-the-counter pain relief products come in various forms: There are pain relieving gels, roll-ons, sprays and topical analgesic creams. Ther … Read More
The average American spends anywhere from eight to 12 hours a day sitting. Despite the significant amount of time we spend sitting throughout the day, most people don't pay any regard to the chair they use. But know this: a good chair can be a key factor in relieving debilitating back pain and neck pain — and avoiding … Read More
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Jan. 20, 2019. If you're in search of herniated disc treatment options, you're not alone. One out of three people reading this has a herniated disc, which occurs when your discs — the “shock absorbers” of your spine — become damaged, bulge or break open. Thousands of people who … Read More
There are few people on the planet who understand back pain like pro football players. And on that Sunday afternoon NFL legend Peyton Manning was REALLY hurting. After numerous injuries... Peyton suffered extreme back pain, arthritis and bulging discs... And he underwent THREE back surgeries in 15 months. But Pe … Read More
Have you or a loved one been told spine surgery is the only option left? Have you ever considered back surgery because you were in such excruciating pain it made living an active life impossible? Or have you already gone under the knife — only to find you have more back pain than ever? Then you may be very surprised … Read More