Whether caused by age, arthritis, injury, weight, or illness, chronic back pain can become frustrating. The thoughts of surgical procedures to correct the constant pain might terrify you more than dealing with the constant pain. Before doing...
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The spine is the center of the body. It protects the central nervous system, allowing all areas of the body to communicate with the brain; but what protects the spine? Muscles along the back support the spine, giving it strength and keeping it in...
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Blinding pain that forces you to hibernate in a dark room, shades drawn, worshipping the silence, can be debilitating. It interferes with your everyday activities, forces you to call in sick to work, and robs you of the simple joys of life. When...
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Sciatic pain can sideline you, putting you in bed and taking the fun out of life. The pain is caused by the sciatic nerve being pinched in the lower back. The cause of this pinched nerve can vary from a herniated disc to lumbar spinal stenosis to...
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Do you find that your lower back is a source of constant discomfort throughout the day? Do you find yourself rubbing your lower back or reaching back with a hand and providing counter pressure to the area that hurts? For some, your back pain may...
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Chronic neck and back pain can wear even the toughest person down after a while. Although taking medication may relieve some of the discomfort, medication often comes with unwanted side effects. What is available to those who are suffering...
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Waking up from a restful night’s sleep means better performance at work and a better mood. To help get you the kind of sleep you need to function at a high level, the right pillow is necessary. Harvard Medical School points out that if your...
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Pittsburgh region scores high in traumatic brain injury research Pittsburgh, PA (Date) – The Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research has awarded 5 grants to Pittsburgh research teams at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon...
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Exercise is good for the body. It lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke, keeps the muscles toned and joints lubricated, and releases endorphins that just make you feel good. Even with back and neck pain, you need to get out and exercise...
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Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain, sciatica or spondylolisthesis? Have you stopped to consider that your footwear might be the cause of your suffering or at least might be contributing to your discomfort? Most people don’t think twice...
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Running is a sport that puts a lot of strain on joints and muscles, specifically the knees, ankles, feet and lower back. Even those who have run all they’re lives eventually find that the constant pounding takes its toll on their bodies, making...
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