Tired of lower back pain? These two types of physical therapy can help
Low back pain is the nemesis of many. That familiar ache can limit time spent working, relaxing, and enjoying life. It can lead to irritability and a whole host of other health problems. And yet it’s surprisingly common. The World Health Organization estimates that 149 million days of work are lost every year due to […]
What you need to know about neck pain and headaches from stress
Stress is nothing more than our reaction to something that upsets our physical and/or mental equilibrium. Therefore, stress is an inevitable part of life. Nevertheless, when we are faced with stress, our “fight or flight” response can be triggered; this causes the production of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol to increase and rush through your […]
What is the reason I have lower back and hip pain on one side?
There are actually several possible answers to this question. In most cases, pain is felt in both the hip and the lower back because it’s what’s known as radiating pain. This type of pain starts in one part of the body, but it ends up being felt in another part. The reason you can have […]
Pain at the base of your spine? Here’s what might be causing it
Feeling pain at the base of your spine is no fun. Pain in this area can make it difficult to sit and can even keep affecting you while standing or lying down to sleep. Occasional mild pain at the base of your spine might be a normal part of life, but prolonged or intense pain […]
Two stretches that can help stop muscle spasms in the back
Lots of people have had muscle spasms, but they might not have realized it. Muscle spasms occur when muscles involuntarily and suddenly contract. A long-lasting muscle spasm is called a cramp. Cramps are an issue that affect many people, and it’s estimated that about 6% of Americans have nocturnal leg cramps. Muscle spasms and cramps […]
Five fun activities for people with back pain
Long-lasting and frequently recurring back pain (also known as chronic back pain) is a problem not only because of the pain, but because it interrupts your daily life. Chronic back pain makes it difficult to perform simple daily tasks and can get in your way of enjoying fun activities. However, back pain shouldn’t sentence you […]
What it might mean if you have stiff lower back pain
Stiff lower back pain can be related to any number of causes, but the common denominator is that it can be seriously debilitating to your quality of life and ability to accomplish everyday tasks. Because our backs both support our upper body and allow for basic movement and flexibility, they are put under a lot […]
Four tips from a physical therapist for living with arthritis in the back
Arthritis in the back, also known as spinal arthritis, can make life difficult for so many reasons. In addition to localized aches and stiffness, the inflammation of spinal facet joints and development of bone spurs can cause nerve compression that leads to debilitating and painful radiating symptoms. Although these symptoms can be difficult to live […]
Three therapy options to consider for low back pain treatment
Low back pain can make it more difficult to do many normal daily tasks. Walking could become a burden. Bending over to pick up objects could become nearly impossible. Even just bending forward to grab your drink off the table could lead to pain. It’s estimated that about 80% of people will experience lower back […]
Four tips for living with arthritis in your back
Like other joints throughout the body, the many joints in your spine are prone to developing arthritis. The most common form of this condition is spinal osteoarthritis, which occurs when the protective layer of cartilage that allows for smooth motion between spinal facet joints wears down and causes inflammation. If you have been diagnosed with […]
Which exercises work best for elderly spinal stenosis patients?
Feeling pain in your lower back, buttocks and upper thigh could be signs that you have lumbar spinal stenosis. The likelihood is even higher if the pain doesn’t run down the leg, since this rules out other issues like sciatica. As many as 500,000 Americans could currently have spinal stenosis, and it’s especially common in […]
Three exercises to avoid with sciatica
Have you experienced a shooting pain burning its way down your leg? You might not know it, but this particular symptom is a strong sign that you have sciatica. Sciatica is a condition where the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated. This nerve runs from the lower back and down the back of your leg […]
