The other day we talked about how muscle imbalances are the cause of multiple sources of back pain, whether it's sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis. We talked about working at a root cause level to address the issue at a root cause. Today, I want to go over one simple stretch for lower back pain. … Read More
Is One Muscle Responsible for Your Back Pain? Try the Test to Find Out
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
Why Inversion Therapy Relieves Back Pain
Despite being an effective treatment for back pain for more than 2,000 years, inversion therapy has long been considered an alternative treatment... one that's largely been ignored by the mainstream healthcare community. That's beginning to change, as hundreds of thousands of people around the world have found long-term r … Read More
Written By: May 1,2019
Stomach and Back Pain: Common Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Are you experiencing lower back pain that radiates to your abdominal area? Stomach and back pain often go hand-in-hand. After all, they are two sides of the same coin. Stomach pain is very common among people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. Eith … Read More
Why You Feel Lower Back Pain When You Have the Flu
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
Back Pain on Your Lower Right Side: What Causes It and How to Treat It
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Would it surprise you if I said you might have a neurological disorder? If you have lower back pain on your right side, you do. In fact, back pain of any kind is the second most common neurological (or nervous system) disorder after headaches. And as of 2018, … Read More
Why Diverticulitis Can Cause Aggravating Low Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Dr. Brian Paris, D.C on Nov. 6, 2018. Diverticulitis is a serious condition that can cause irritating pelvic and lower back pain. To understand why diverticulitis can cause pelvic and low back pain, you have to know what diverticulitis actually is -- and how it's different from diverticulosis. … Read More
5 Best Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain
It's a vicious cycle: If you suffer from lower back pain, it can make it tough for you to get a good night's sleep. And if you regularly sleep in what we call a bad "sleep position," it can make your low back pain even worse. In fact, sleeping in a bad position may actually be one of the underlying causes of your back pai … Read More
The Harmful Side Effects of Cortisone Shots for Back Pain
How is it that professional athletes can play hurt or beat themselves up on game day, and a week later they can do it again – and continue to do this week after week, year after year? More than likely, they're getting "fixed up" with cortisone shots. You see, science has learned how to trick the body into feeling better a … Read More
Written By: June 25,2018
How to Choose the Best Chair for Back Pain (And 2 You Should to Try)
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