Keeping your back healthy is a daily commitment. It helps to do daily stretches and exercises specifically designed to prevent back pain. Follow these easy instructions on how to prevent back pain or find back pain relief.
Chronic pain is different from acute pain and often has to be managed over time with multiple and/or combined treatments.
Approximately 80% of pregnant women get back pain. Some activities increase the discomfort, including carrying groceries and climbing stairs. But the exact cause of the pain isn’t always understood. Learn about your treatment options, such as massage.
There are different types of medications used to treat lower back pain. During the acute phase, medications work to lessen pain and inflammation. A physician discusses many of the commonly prescribed drugs in detail, even considering the cost.
Lumbar radiculopathy means that you have leg pain as a result of a nerve problem in your lower back. Your specific pain pattern depends on which nerve is affected in your lumbar spine. Radicular pain is generally described as sharp or burning pain.
Upper back pain is commonly caused by poor posture, muscle strain, hard coughing, or incorrect body mechanics. This information provides many "first pain response" at-home treatments to help ease upper back pain.
