Getting You Back to Better
This category covers all things about low back pain and physical therapy advice.
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 »
The general public is no stranger to lower back pain. It’s the leading cause of activity limitations and missed workdays in the US. Up to 80% of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. There are many causes of lower back pain, including muscle strain, poor posture, and pinched nerves. …
Lumbar Disc Herniation – An Exercise Guide to Speed Up Recovery Read More »
Tips to Clean and Do House Chores With Less Low Back Pain Read More »
Back pain, that all-too-common foe that sneaks up on you at the most inconvenient times. Experts estimate that 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. If you are reading this article, you are probably part of that statistic at this very moment. There is good news though. More often than …
