Archive for the ‘Back Pain’ Category
What Does It Mean When Back Pain Is Accompanied By a fever?
September 21st, 2023 by itmc
If you have back pain along with a high fever, this could mean that you have a spinal infection and need to receive medical attention as quickly as possible. The various possibilities when back pain combines with a fever include: Spinal Epidural Abscess, an infection of the lumbar region of the spine Vertebral Osteomyelitis, an […]
How Do I Know If I’ve Got a Slipped Disc?
September 13th, 2023 by itmc
What is a slipped disc? First, let’s note what a slipped disc actually is. A herniated disc happens when the soft cushion of tissue between the bones in your spine (or, not so often, the neck) pushes out. It can be quite painful if this tissue presses on nerves. However, usually, it does get slowly […]
Can Pain Between the Shoulder Blades Be a Spine Issue?
August 16th, 2023 by itmc
If you experience pain between your shoulder blades, there could be many different causes, including strained muscles resulting from poor posture, heavy lifting, or even working at a computer for extended periods of time. This pain could also result from injuries like rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocation, and spine fractures If you’ve tried improving your […]
Dealing with Back Pain During Pregnancy
July 5th, 2023 by itmc
When a woman is pregnant, it is not at all uncommon for her to deal with back pain, especially in the final months. It’s been estimated that more than half of women suffer from this experience to one degree or another. Why does pregnancy back pain happen? There are several different reasons why pregnancy and […]
What Actually Is a Back Spasm?
June 14th, 2023 by itmc
Spasms (or cramps) happen when a muscle in the body suddenly contracts and can’t relax. And, while they can occur in muscles throughout the body, they commonly occur with back muscles. It is also common for a spasm to come without warning, and while it might start out as a relatively benign twitch, it can […]
Why Do Golfers So Often Experience Back Pain?
June 5th, 2023 by itmc
Yes, the reality is that back pain is relatively common among golfers. It’s estimated that more than a quarter of all golf injuries are back-related. However, it is important to note that most golfers who experience back pain find that the pain occurs over time and not from one moment or one swing of the […]
Can Stress Actually Cause Back Pain?
May 31st, 2023 by itmc
Yes. And here are some basic ways that stress and back pain are connected: Stress leads to inflammation in the body, including in the back, causing pain. Stress makes the back muscles tense up, creating stiffness and pain. Stress causes the blood vessels to constrict, reducing blood flow to back muscles, producing pain. It has […]
When Someone Says “I threw out my back” What Do They Mean?
May 17th, 2023 by itmc
People sometimes say they’ve thrown out their back when they’ve strained the muscles in the back. This type of strain can occur when we bend forward in an awkward position, lift something that’s quite heavy, or twist the back during some physical activity. There are different symptoms that are often associated with a thrown-out back: […]
