Getting You Back to Better
This category covers all things about low back pain and physical therapy advice.
If you’ve been experiencing back pain, chances are, there is nothing you wouldn’t do to alleviate it! You’ve probably tried it all: hot water bottles, massage, back brace, medication…the list goes on. There are expensive machines that you can buy to give you back traction but have you tried the inexpensive route yet? One treatment …
4 Great Exercises for Lower Back Traction at Home Read More »
We all have those days in which we feel as if our back is in a vice grip, and nothing seems to be able to relieve the pain. Sitting in an office chair for hours on end can lead to lower back pain, especially if you do not take breaks or stretch often enough. A …
The Best Inversion Tables for Back Pain: A Comprehensive Guide Read More »
Back spasms can be painful and debilitating. The back is a complex structure that needs to function properly in order for you to stand up straight. When your back is in spasm you may find yourself bent over and unable to stand up straight without sending your back into more painful spasms. This is frustrating …
How to Stand Up Straight with Back Spasms: Your Guide for Relief and Exercises Read More »
Muscle spasms in the low back can be very painful, and they may even have you feeling like you can’t move without triggering intense pain. Back spasms can range from a mild ache to extreme pain that can bring you to your knees. Fortunately, there are ways to help prevent muscle spasms from happening or …
Do you have back spasms that just won’t seem to go away? You are not alone. Back spasms can be a persistent and stubborn problem, but there are many things you can do to minimize the time they last or prevent them from happening at all. If you are struggling with back spasms then you’ll …
6 Best Exercises to Do When You Have Back Spasms: Tips for Decreasing Pain Read More »
A lumbar discectomy is a common procedure to correct low back pain and radicular symptoms stemming from an aggravated intervertebral disc. Though the surgery acts to correct this problem, re-injury is possible. If you think you have experienced a re-herniation after your back surgery, let this guide help advise you on what to do and …
Re-Herniation After Back Surgery – A Helpful Guide Read More »
Stretching isn’t just for muscles. It turns out that your nerves can benefit from it too! You might not have known that you can improve your mobility and decrease pain by focusing on exercises for your nerves. So, let this guide serve as your introduction to the grand world of Nerve Glides and the wonders …
Nerve Flossing: What You Need to Know About Stretching Nerves Read More »
I’m sure that you’ve been told or heard of someone foam rolling their IT band to decrease tightness and help with knee pain. This recommendation has been around since foam rollers were invented. However, recent research has shown that foam rolling your IT band may not be needed at all. In fact, it could be …
Why You Should Stop Foam Rolling for IT Band Syndrome Read More »
There’s a lot that can interfere with your running routine: appointments, work, and family time, just to name a few. But few things interrupt a workout routine like pain and injury! Back pain is one of the most common ailments among athletes, affecting up to 40%. One common cause of back pain is a herniated …
Running with a Herniated Disc – Helpful Tips Including What to Avoid Read More »
Just like those suffering from it, back pain comes in all different (metaphorical) shapes and sizes. With many causes, types, and symptoms, back pain is far from one size fits all. So it should come as no surprise that the stretches and exercises to help with back pain have many variations, too. The Basics …
The Best Plank Variations for Back Pain and a Stronger Core Read More »
