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Quick tips for losing weight to improve low back pain
The rise in the rate of low back pain parallels a rise in the rate of obesity in the United States. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese, and two-thirds are overweight. Excess weight and obesity are concerns because of their...
The best stretches to ease back pain
The Department of Health and Human Services found that less than 5% of adults do thirty minutes of activity every day. Not moving much can lead to an increased strain placed on the back. This is because of muscle imbalances caused by inactivity. How...
Is medication the best way to treat back pain?
Try thinking about a time that you were in pain, what details do you remember? You probably remember the exact place you were at when the pain started. You definitely can remember what caused you to be in pain and how you made the pain stop. For many of us, using...
Don’t let back pain ruin your relationship
Dealing with back pain can be an ongoing, daily battle. Often, it's a battle that can make you feel lonely and isolated. You may no longer be able to participate in activities you once could do, you may not be able to go to work, and perhaps you are...
Could Hyperlordosis be causing you low back pain?
Hyperlordosis is defined as an excessive curvature in either the lumbar or cervical areas of the spinal column. These two regions of the spinal column are noted for having a natural curve but sometimes these curves become exaggerated, most often in the lumbar...
Did you know depression and back pain are linked?
According to the CDC, over 29 million Americans suffer from at least one depressive episode each year. Addressing feelings of depression can often be difficult to do. Treating depression can be even harder. Recent studies also suggest that individuals suffering from...
Mattress shopping for back pain sufferers
The average lifespan of a mattress is between 7 and 10 years. If you regularly wake up with back pain, it could be time for a new mattress, particularly if yours has some age on it. Since a mattress can be a major investment, it is important to do some research before...
Olympic Hopeful Talks About the Science of Core Strengthening to Heal Back Pain
What happens when your dream is to be the best snowboarder in the world and you get sidelined by debilitating back pain? Crashing at high speeds while learning to be a specialist in halfpipe and slopestyle took a toll on Jake Pates's lower back. Pates has been...
Movement is the best way to get out of back pain
When you’re in back pain, it’s hard to focus on anything else. You rest. You ice. You calculate every movement you make to make sure you don’t reaggravate your back. This may even lead you to avoid certain types of activities you enjoy. All because you want to get out...
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