Low back pain, and lower lumbar spine pain are common—it’s the number one cause of disability worldwide. Nearly 80% of the population will experience at least one disabling episode of low back pain. There are many causes of low back pain, but lumbar spine
2022-04-19
Using the best pillow for both comfort and support can make a major difference in alleviating or avoiding back pain or neck pain, as well as getting a good night’s sleep. A pillow contoured to fill the spaces under the head and neck can be helpful for
2022-04-14
To see if you're bending correctly, try a simple experiment. "Stand up and put your hands on your waist," says Jean Couch, who has been helping people get out of back pain for 25 years at her studio in Palo Alto, Calif. "Now imagine I've dropped a feather
2022-04-13
Heart attack, or myocardial infarction, is defined as death of a portion of the myocardium, or heart. This occurs because of a lack of oxygen supply to the heart. Just like you have arteries that carry oxygen-rich blood to your entire body, the heart itself
2022-04-12
A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Poor posture can not only lead to back and neck discomfort, it can also cause a number of other health concerns, including spinal stress, shoulder and arm pain, and even digestive problems. Maintaining good
2022-04-11
/ Pat Anson By Barby Ingle, Columnist Having lived with chronic pain for 21 years -- with diagnoses such as arthritis, TMJ disorder, endometriosis, hypothyroid, ischemia, seizures, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) and thoracic outlet syndrome -- I know what
2022-04-10
Forget those fitness memes — we know you never skip leg day. After all, a well-rounded training plan focuses on both your upper body and lower body, so if you’ve been incorporating leg work into your routine, you’re definitely on the right track. The
2022-04-09
Have you ever wondered what goes through your doctor’s head when treating your back pain? Gerard Malanga, MD, is a physiatrist that is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine, and pain medicine. Using a patient example, Dr.
2022-04-06
Seeing a doctor of chiropractic, otherwise known as a chiropractor, chiropractic physician or DC, can be a beneficial step towards effectively treating low back pain. Below is a brief description of what chiropractors do and how they help patients resolve
2022-04-06
