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The back is a remarkable combination of strength, flexibility and sensitivity comprised of bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. However, some motion in the spine, even micro-motion at a specific spinal segment, can cause pain. The portions of the spine that are able to move are called motion segments and it is important to understand… Continue Reading Top 5 Ways Motion Causes Low Back Pain
If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from lower back pain, you know that there is often not one surefire treatment that cures the pain. The truth is that managing back pain is often a process of trial and error and you will likely have to try several options to see what… Continue Reading 6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief
While not common, certain back pain symptoms are a sign of a medical emergency that may become life threatening or result in disability without prompt attention from an experienced physician. Patients who experience any of the following symptoms should seek medical attention as quickly as possible:
People with chronic low back pain may want to try taking to the yoga mat to relieve their symptoms, a small new study suggests. Researchers from the University of York in the United Kingdom found that back pain sufferers who participated in a group yoga program for 12 weeks had fewer medical costs and fewer… Continue Reading Yoga Could Decrease Costs, Sick Days For People With Chronic Back Pain
This week’s addition to our series of posts about nonsurgical treatments for back pain is about meditation and ‘movement’ therapy. Complementary and alternative medicine includes a wide range of healing beliefs, approaches, and therapies that are not widely taught in medical schools, used in hospitals, or covered by health insurance. Always remember that not all… Continue Reading Nonsurgical Treatments — Meditation and ‘Movement’ Therapy