Back pain is a common problem that affects many people at some point in their lives. While it can range from being annoying to debilitating, knowing the nature of your back pain is crucial. Sometimes, back pain can signal a serious issue that requires medical attention. Other times, it may be managed at home with
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Low Back Pain Treatment for Athletes
Low back pain has the power to bring down even the finest and fittest athletes. However, there are many who still take it lightly, simply popping over-the-counter pain pills or braving the pain for the sake of achieving their peak performance and/or personal enjoyment. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, avoiding proper
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Individuals with herniated discs can experience debilitating and agonizing back pains. This injury affects approximately 1.5 million Americans every year. While the pain caused by a herniated disc can be life-consuming, there are ways to treat it and find relief. Let’s take a look at what a herniated disc is and how a percutaneous disc
Read More5 Ways You May Be Triggering Your Sciatica
If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know it’s different from other back pain. Instead of a throbbing or piercing discomfort in one area, it’s more like a sharp shooting pain sometimes accompanied by tingling, numbness, or weakness that starts in the lower back and radiates through the buttocks and down the back of your leg. That’s
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Remedies to help you get “back” to living pain free If you’ve ever said, “Oh, my aching back,” you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 8 out of 10 people will suffer from some type of back pain at some point in their lives. Living with chronic back pain can interfere with normal daily activities and
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