Back pain and backaches are an all too common complaint for people in the modern age. No it’s not new (we’ve always dealt with back issues), but it’s a challenge we humans face that gets exacerbated by today’s lifestyles. The spine is one of the most important parts of the body and needs to be… Continue Reading 7 Essential Oils for Soothing Persistent Back Pain
Back pain (especially lower back pain) is a common chronic pain issue. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese physical therapy that has become a popular and well-researched method for managing this pain. Acupuncture is a traditional therapy based on the idea of energetics in the body. Treatment consists of inserting needles at various pressure points on… Continue Reading Prairie Spine — Could Acupuncture Help Relieve Chronic Back Pain?
Chronic pain can be so pervasive that drugs and even mind-body approaches may not be enough to give you a break. As many as four out of five people with chronic pain have tried alternative remedies, including eating certain foods or ingredients that are thought to bring some pain relief. Some have research — not just… Continue Reading 7 Foods That Help Fight Chronic Pain — Eating Your Way To A Better Back
Achy back? Give yoga a go! Numerous studies have shown the power of the ancient practice, which emphasizes stretching, strength, and flexibility, to relieve back soreness and improve function. Check out the article, below, for more information! According to research published in July 2017 in the Annals of Internal Medicine, yoga may even help reduce the need… Continue Reading Try These 7 Yoga Poses to Help Soothe Your Lower Back Pain
Do you walk enough to actually help your body before you start experiencing problems? We all live busy lives these days and exercise often doesn’t take precedence over our busy schedules. However, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking towards the back of the parking lot are easy ways to introduce more walking… Continue Reading 2 Reasons Why Walking Is Good for Your Lower Back