Sleeping positions for various back conditions Before trying to find the best sleeping position for your back pain, it is a good idea to consult with your doctor to uncover the underlying cause of your symptoms. This will allow you to form a comprehensive treatment plan, and will also help in the process of finding the best sleeping position. Once you have confirmed…
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Ask anyone what their biggest ailment is at the end of the day and you’ll more than likely hear them say “my back.” In fact, according to the American Chiropractic Association, back pain is the second most common reason for doctor visits. Half of all working Americans have back pain symptoms every year, and most of the causes aren’t from serious conditions (a.k.a…
After making it to the big leagues – aka cubicle life – I noticed a major shift in my overall energy and health. The key driver behind this shift was – drumroll please – sitting. We all sit. We sit in our cars. We sit on our couches. We sit at work. We sit while eating. We sit. We sit. And then we sit some more. But here’s the scary part. Sitting is leading to…
Eighty percent (80%) of people will experience lower back pain at some stage of their life. It is one of the most common reasons for people missing work and seeing a doctor or physiotherapist. But lower back pain is something you can avoid with some inside knowledge, back care strategies and some back exercises. However, if you choose to neglect your back care…
To relieve your worst back pain, lie on your back with your knees bent and lower legs propped up on a chair or stool. Place ice under your lower back and/or take an anti-inflammatory medication if it is safe for you to do so. Remain in this position and just try to relax and let the irritated nerves in your back calm down. If you have an extension problem (a…
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – New research finds yoga can be the best prescription for millions of Americans suffering from chronic lower back pain. Judith Zaborowski attends yoga class at Samamkaya Yoga in New York City. “I apparently have a spine that is covered with arthritis, ” said Zaborowski. The 74-year-old says the practice helps ease her back pain. “I’m much more…
Just like reinforced steel can bear more weight than sheet aluminum, a strong, well-conditioned back can withstand more stress, and protect the spine better, than a back that has not been conditioned through exercise. Conditioning through flexibility and strengthening back exercises not only helps the back avoid injury, or minimize the severity of injury if the…
Simple ideas for back pain relief. An estimated 50 percent to 80 percent of American adults will experience back pain. Whether because of a traumatic accident, a simple injury or arthritis, there are ways to find relief. About half the time, back pain gets better within two weeks,says David Borenstein, MD, clinical professor of medicine at George Washington…
The back is a complex structure of bone and muscle, supported by cartilage, tendons, and ligaments, and fed by a network of blood vessels and nerves. The back—especially the lumbar, or lower back—bears much of the body’s weight during walking, running, lifting, and other activities. It makes sense, then, that injuries to the lower back—such as strains and sprains—are…
You can also end up with a sore back as the result of a long or difficult labor. During labor you may have used muscles you don t normally use, and you ll feel the effects for some time. (If you had an epidural, you may notice some tenderness at the site for a few days after giving birth, but it shouldn t cause back pain.) Also, many new moms inadvertently make…
Pregnancy can be harsh on ligaments and joints because of the added weight your body supports. Your back may be one of the major areas where you’ll notice the ache. Regular stretching and exercise help offset these effects by improving flexibility, strength, muscle tone, and reducing the incidence of lower back pain. Try some of the following exercises and gentle…
