Severe lower back pain: Causes and treatments

Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people will experience it at least once in their life, and there are many possible causes. Fortunately, there’s a lot of hope for relief. Rehabilitation therapies have more potential to improve...

Is cracking your neck bad for you? 7 things to know about neck cracking

You’ve probably cracked your neck many times throughout your life. While some people do it purposefully to help neck pain, others may do it by accident while turning in a certain direction. Regardless of how it occurs, neck cracking is bound to happen. But is it bad...

How long does it take for a herniated disc to heal without surgery?

Surgery is usually a last resort for most injuries and medical conditions that can’t be efficiently treated by other methods. Many people naturally heal from their injuries over time, or their medical condition symptoms can be managed without the need for a surgical...

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Have you noticed these three common sciatica signs?

Have you noticed these three common sciatica signs?

There are about 65 million Americans that have reported a recent bout of back pain according to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University. Back pain can be a sign of many issues, and one of these problems is sciatica. Along with pain, there are two other...

Sciatica pain symptoms and treatment

Sciatica pain symptoms and treatment

Do you have radiating pain from your back into the buttocks? Does it travel down the back of the thigh? If so, these are symptoms of sciatica pain. This pain is often achy and is a result of the sciatic nerve being irritated, oftentimes the result of prolonged...

Why do I have a sharp pain in my lower back?

Why do I have a sharp pain in my lower back?

A sharp pain in the lower back can be a symptom of various underlying problems. Before reading further and self-diagnosing yourself with one, or all, of the mentioned ailments, it is important that you schedule an evaluation with a medical professional. The staff at...

Spine and back therapy in Battle Creek, MI

Spine and back therapy in Battle Creek, MI

It is estimated that over 264 million workdays are lost yearly due to back pain. That accounts for two workdays for every full-time worker in our country. If you’re a part of that statistic, and are in or around the Battle Creek, Michigan, area, turn to Armor Physical...

Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!

Suffering with Back Pain? Check Your Posture!

If you are like most people, you have had someone tell you to sit or stand up straight — probably during your teenage years. At the time, the demand was probably annoying and one you did your best to ignore. But it turns out that good posture is important for more...

Ways to treat lower back pain in Mattawan, MI

Ways to treat lower back pain in Mattawan, MI

Because the lower back has to support the entire upper body while also facilitating basic movements such as bending and twisting, it’s no wonder this area is such a common source of pain and other symptoms. While everyone has dealt with a sore back after spending a...

Treating a lower back pain in Mattawan, MI

Treating a lower back pain in Mattawan, MI

Lower back pain is a common condition among Americans that affects the lower part of the spine. Most people experience lower back pain at some point in their life as a result of strenuous activities, injuries, infections or even aging. There are many options for...

Back pain remedies to alleviate your pain

Back pain remedies to alleviate your pain

About 80 percent of Americans experience a back problem at some point in their life. Back pain can be triggered by strenuous activities such as weight lifting or gardening. The most effective way of alleviating back pain is a multifaceted approach that combines some...

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