If running seems to create pain in your lower back it’s most likely caused by muscles rather than your spine. In many cases, the issue is tight hamstrings, core muscles, glutes or hip flexors. Tightness in these areas can affect body alignment and mechanics, causing the muscles in the back to over extend themselves and […]

Back pain is a common condition, with four out of five adults experiencing some sort of episode in their lifetime. It is also one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Research has found that those who suffer from chronic back pain are more likely to develop depression compared to those who do not experience […]

Ask most people and the answer you are likely to hear is, “Get as firm a mattress as you can take.” That’s mostly an urban legend. But one thing’s for sure, the right mattress can make a difference when you’re trying to find solutions to your back aches and pain. It’s just that the right […]

Yes, but each has its own place in the healing process. For more intense pain, like pain that results from a fall, cold therapy is likely to be the more effective way to reduce swelling, lessen inflammation and numb pain. For pain that lingers, applying heat is usually the right choice for soothing pain and […]

The pain might seem to come on suddenly but most likely the causes have been building over time. That’s because the lumbar spine, located in the lower back, plays an important role in supporting the weight of the upper body and is responsible for everyday movements, such as bending and twisting. Because of this daily […]

An obvious solution is to get up from the sitting position as often as possible. Move around and stretch at regular intervals. The spine is designed to move around freely so that the vertebrae that make up the spinal column don’t compress and rub together. But often this solution may not be possible because your […]

It can be hard to know sometimes whether the pain you’re experiencing is kidney pain or back pain. After all, the kidneys are located toward the back and underneath the ribcage. But, kidney pain is usually felt in what is called the flank, which is the area on either side of your spine, between the […]