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Oh My Aching Back — Treatment for Lower Back Pain

At one point in their lives almost everyone suffers from a small amount of lower back pain. Often it is caused by lifting a heavy object or repetitive movements such as twisting. These people are lucky enough to take some over the counter pain medication and go on about their day and lives. [...]

Lower Back Pain

If you are experiencing lower back pain, you naturally will have a few questions. Below are a few frequently asked questions about lower back pain.
What causes lower back pain?
Lower back pain is commonly caused by either injury to muscles, ligaments, or spinal discs caused by overuse. These injuries are normally strains, but in [...]

Lower Back Pain

Question: I occasionally have a medium, dull lower back pain that comes and goes. One time I had a sharp, stinging sensation that made it difficult for me to stand up straight for a couple of days. Any idea of what is causing it and how it can be treated?
Answer: What [...]

Lower Right Back Pain

Q. Is the pain restricted to the right side of lower back?
A. It could be a result of improper lifting.
Q. Does it hurt more when walking or putting weight on right leg?
A. This may be a sign of nerve involvement if putting weight on the corresponding leg is causing more pronounced pain.
Q. Does the pain [...]

Mid-Back Pain

Question: I suffer from mid-back pain quite frequently, though it might not be considered a chronic problem. The pain comes and goes, sometimes stronger than others, sometimes a piercing pain and sometimes a dull ache. I’ve tried using a heating pad to relieve the pain, but it doesn’t solve the problem completely. My husband and [...]

How To Heal Middle Back Pain

Middle back pain is usually caused by poor posture or sitting in an awkward position over many hours–like those who work on computers all day. Thus, one of the first strategies in eliminating middle back pain is to correct your posture. Moreover, you should also find ergonomic furniture or use a wedge on [...]

Neck and Back Pain

Neck and back pain can occur from many things, such as lying on a bad pillow, having bad posture, and a car accident. With the right treatment neck and back pain can be treated.
What are some exercises that can be done to prevent neck and back pain?
A person that sits at a desk all day [...]

Severe Back Pain

Why do I have sudden severe back pain? Severe back pain can happen suddenly or come on gradually for many different reasons. One cause of severe back pain may be caused by pulled or strained muscles in the back. This type of severe back pain is usually caused by exertion such as lifting [...]

Lower Back Pain Q&A

Q: What are the most common causes of lower back pain?
A: Lower back pain can be attributed to many factors. Most lower back pain is produced by strained nerves or muscles in the lower back due to overuse or injury to muscles, tendons or nerves. Experts say that that continuous muscles strain can cause imbalance [...]

How To Relieve Spine Pain

Most spine pain occurs in the lumbar region, one of five vertebrae (named L-1 to L-5) in the lower curve of the spine. Lumbar pain can be extremely agonizing and is often caused by bending over awkwardly, lifting heavy objects or car accidients. A person can also have a pinched nerve, herniated or [...]