Back pain typically occurs due to injuries to the muscles and other structures of the spine. It can be agonizing and make everyday activities difficult including walking, sitting and bending. The root cause of back pain in women varies based on a variety of factors, but generally are similar quite similar between men and wom … Read More
Work Related Back Pain Causes
Your work environment is directly related to your health. Your office or job site is where you spend a substantial amount of time every week. Depending on the circumstances and requirements of your career, your back could be in serious jeopardy. Work shouldn't be a place where you can easily become injured. To protect yourse … Read More
Yoga for Scoliosis Pain
Scoliosis is a condition of the spine that affects posture and can actually be very painful for sufferers. Some people wear back braces for many years, or undergo multiple surgeries in an attempt to correct the condition. However, some people may find success with yoga for scoliosis. Scoliosis involves the rotation of the s … Read More
Using Yoga To Reduce Lower Back Pain
We know that exercise and stretching is an essential part of relieving lower back pain, but clinical research is showing exactly what exercises are most helpful. In fact a clinical study recently released concluded that yoga is effective for easing chronic back pain. In this study the two groups of participants both complain … Read More
Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can be chronic, in which case you've either been dealing with it for a long time, or you're staring down the barrel of a long-time problem. You may have tried OTC or prescribed analgesics for pain management, or had acupressure with no relief. Most back injuries have been shown to be musculoskeletal, meaning … Read More
Causes Of Neck And Back Pain
Rarely is there a straightforward answer to the question, what causes neck and back pain. It can be caused by a variety of factors that include trauma and injury, but also personal factors that include the age of the patient, weight, overall health and physical activity. Pain occurs often in the neck and the back because th … Read More
What Causes Pain in the Upper Back Side ?
There are many causes for pain in the upper back, some of which are from minor sources, and some of which can be quite serious. You may have simply strained your back, lifting incorrectly or even while just bending to pick something up. Your back is a complex set of nerves, spinal discs, spinal fluid, and musculature that ca … Read More
Where Is the Sciatic Nerve Located ?
As the sciatic nerve can pose a painful problem for certain individuals, it is important to know where it is on the body. This will help for a quick and more accurate diagnosis. It makes it easier for the patients to present symptoms to their doctor when they can correctly identify the problem area. General areas are helpful … Read More
What is Stage 1 Spondylolisthesis ?
Spondylolisthesis is a common condition of the lower back. It occurs when a lumbar vertebra (one of the bones that makes up the spine) slips over a vertebra beneath it, ending up on top of the lower vertebra. Spondylolisthesis can occur at any age. Some blame its occurrence in children on participation in sports like gymnas … Read More
Understanding Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is a condition in which a vertebrae in the spine slips out of position and onto the bone underneath it. This condition has different types with different grades of severity. What Causes Spondylolisthesis? There are several main causes of spondylolisthesis: genetics, degeneration, isthmic, pathologic and … Read More