If you are suffering from back pain, you are not alone. “About 31 million Americans experience low back pain at any given time,” the American Chiropractic Association reported. Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, which obstructs people from working and performing other day-to-day activities. While it is prevalent and can cause a [...]
Back pain is such a common condition that just about every person will experience it at one point or another. It is at the top of the list for causes of disability around the world, and it is also among the most prevalent reasons for missed work days and doctor’s visits. Your back is composed [...]
Back pain is a common problem in the modern business world where more and more workers are sitting all day while commuting and then while working in an office environment. The pain can strike in many forms, from a constant, dull ache to a sharp, shooting pain. It can also appear in the upper, middle, [...]
Low back pain originates in the lumbar spine, consisting of the L1 to L5 vertebrae. It is an extremely well-designed structure of interconnecting bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, and nerves all working in harmony with each other to support, strengthen, and allow flexibility to the body. However, due to the complexity of the structure, the low [...]
Astoundingly, 80% of adults experience low back pain at some time in their life. It is the leading reason for people to miss work days and the number one contributor to job-related disability. In a recently conducted survey, more than a quarter of adults reported having low back pain in the last 3 months. Low [...]
Sciatica can be difficult to deal with as one never knows when it is going to occur. Most have heard of sciatica and may know about the sciatic nerve, but not everyone knows that it runs below the piriformis muscle. If the piriformis muscle becomes tight, it is referred to as piriformis syndrome and can [...]
It may surprise you to learn that lower back pain often has its origins in the neck. While these two regions seem far apart, they are intricately connected. First, let’s take a look at some health conditions that may cause lower back pain and then we will discuss how to find relief. Lower Back [...]
Low back pain is often due to sciatica. Sitting for a long time, walking, and climbing stairs are common activities that can aggravate sciatica. Sciatica is known for: Shooting, burning pain Feeling of pins and needles Aching sensation These symptoms are usually felt in one leg. Doctors will often recommend: Anti-inflammatories Corticosteroid injections Specific stretches [...]
Sciatica can be an extremely painful condition. It is the result of compression or irritation of the largest nerve in the body. This nerve is located in the lower back and branches down through each leg. There are five nerve roots that attach this nerve to the spine. If any of these roots become constricted [...]
Back pain can take on many qualities. It can be a dull ache that comes on slowly, or it can be a sharp pain that only happens with certain movements. No matter how you experience it, back pain can get in the way of going about your day-to-day activities. There are certain factors that might [...]
Sciatica is known for pain that spreads along the sciatic nerve from the lower back to the buttocks and then down the back of one of the legs. It generally is felt from the buttock to the back of the thigh or calf. Usually, only one leg is affected. The pain can be dull and [...]
Sciatica is a painful condition related to inflammation or irritation of a nerve near the spine. Approximately 5% of people experiencing back pain also suffer from sciatica. The pain of sciatica may increase if a person: Sits for long periods of time Walks Climbs stairs Squats Sciatica generally only affects one leg. The symptoms are [...]
Sciatica is a medical condition that is known for producing pain radiating down the leg from the lower back. It may go down the back, front, or outside of the leg. The pain is due to irritation of the sciatic nerve that branches from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each [...]
Unfortunately, injuries at work happen, back pain being one common complaint. Sometimes, they are just unavoidable. However, there are things that can be done to help prevent some common injuries. Often these deal with simply changing some habits. Let’s take a look at a few of these and how implementing them can help prevent accidents [...]