Back pain is a serious issue facing so many of us, but there are ways to life a full life with back pain. What causes back pain? There are risk factors that make us more disposed towards back pain, and our anatomy lends itself to pain in certain areas of the back. But the specific…
Depending on the source and type of your back pain you may have discussed and considered the possibility of a lumbar facet joint nerve block with your pain specialist. What is this procedure and what are the benefits? Moreso, what are the potential benefits to your condition and overall health? What is a lumbar facet…
Back pain is often caused by simple things–poor posture, excessive sitting, excessive weight, or injuries from sports or repetitive movements. However, there is a category of causes that are a bit more ironic in their nature, but also possibly more dangerous. Back pain may occur after spinal surgery due to movements in the discs or…
Back pain is an extremely personal experience. There are multiple causes of this type of pain and each one requires specialized attention and treatment. So, what are the various types of back pain and how many people in the U.S. are dealing with this painful experience? In most cases, back pain can be divided between…
Back pain can be different for everyone who has to deal with it in their lives. There are so many probable causes and possible symptoms that it is impossible to create a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Beyond some of the obvious symptoms, including muscle and joint pain, there are some more specific symptoms with back pain you…
80% of patients who visited a primary care provider for back pain were prescribed at least one medication, notes Dr. Mark Borigini in a post for Psychology Today. There are obviously many treatment options for back pain–ranging from physical therapy to epidural steroid injections. Medicines used for back pain continue to be one of the leading…
Eight out of ten people will suffer from back pain in their life. Lifestyle habits like exercise, yoga, and positive thinking can help these people find some measure of relief. It’s possible to take pain relief into the kitchen as well in order to create a healthy back pain diet focused around anti-inflammatory foods. Consider…
It is estimated that eight of out ten adults in the U.S. will experience some form of back pain. Half of the workers in this country will be affected by the condition within their lifetimes. This kind of widespread back pain epidemic affects not only individuals, but also businesses and the overall economy. How much…
Many small life changes can make a big difference when it comes to back pain. Leading the charge are daily trackers and lifestyle integrated tools that can help you create better habits to help prevent and manage back pain. Mobile apps are particularly helpful with this as they offer everything from calorie tracking to videos to…
From the yoga instructor to the office worker to the stay-at-home parent, our daily activities are possible because of our backs. The spine itself is a remarkable structure of the body. It is strong, but also flexible. It provides mobility, but it also helps protect our nerves. By understanding the anatomy of the back and spine,…