Category: Back Pain
The upper back is the region from the base of the neck to the mid-spine area. It includes the shoulder blades too. Upper back stiffness is prevalent in seated jobs with a prolonged duration of sitting involved. With more and more time spent by everyone on smartphones and laptops, upper back stiffness and discomfort are … Continue reading 9 Stretches For Upper Back
What is Chronic Back Pain? Chronic back pain is the pain in the back that lasts for 12 weeks or more. There is a constant dull ache or sharp, shooting pain. Usually, chronic back pain lasts for a year. About 10% of back pain cases are of chronic back pain. Chronic back pain typically starts … Continue reading 7 Causes Of Chronic Back Pain
WHAT IS SCIATICA? Sciatica is the pain along the course of the sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body. It usually involves one of the sciatic nerves but may affect both. CAUSES OF SCIATICA- Compression of the sciatic nerve due to- Lumbar herniated disc causing pressure on the sciatic nerve root.Lumbar spondylosisLumbar spinal stenosisSpondylolisthesisInjury … Continue reading Sciatica-5 Things You NEED To Know
A healthy and strong back is a must to prevent back pain and to reduce the risk of injury to the back. The following mentioned seven back exercises are curated to improve the stability of your back, body awareness, and posture. These back exercises are easy to do at home to develop a strong and … Continue reading 7 Best At-Home Back Exercises For A Healthier Back
The tailbone, a triangular bone located at the end of the spine, is medically known as the Coccyx. Coccydynia is usually felt as a localized dull and achy pain in and around the tail bone. 2. Coccydynia worsens with sitting, leaning back while seated, or when moving from a sitting to a standing position as … Continue reading 8 Facts About Coccydynia(Tail Bone Pain)
A lumbar strain occurs when paraspinal muscle fibers or tendons are overstretched or torn. Lumbar strain accounts for the majority of the lower back pain of mechanical origin. It may result from a single episode of heavy weight lifting or sudden twisting motion of the lower back, or chronic repetitive stress, especially in people with … Continue reading 6 Stretches For Lumbar Strain
The issue of risk factors for low back pain is highly relevant to the concept of prevention. Prevention of back pain is easy if you make small adjustments in your daily life. Following are some easy to follow tips to keep low back pain at bay. These lifestyle changes have a significant role in reducing … Continue reading 12 Tips For Prevention of Low Back Pain
The Sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the lower spine to the pelvis and is located on each side of the sacrum spine between the two pelvic bones. The sacroiliac joint pain can be felt in your buttocks or lower back, groin, and can extend down one or both thighs. Prolonged standing, putting more weight on one … Continue reading Sacroiliac Joint Pain Relief Exercises
The middle back is also known as the thoracic spine. It lies between the cervical spine and the lumbar spine. It runs from the shoulder blades down to the back around the level of the belly button. Along with the rib cage, the middle back support and protect many of the vital organs of the … Continue reading 10 Best Middle Back Pain Exercises
The prevalence of lower back pain is about 80 percent. Most of the lower back pains are acute which resolve within 6 weeks. Around 10 percent case of lower back pain is with serious pathology.The Conservative line of management is the first line of treatment for the majority of lower back pains which are mechanical. … Continue reading 10 Facts About Lower Back Pain That You Should Know
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