en Sun, 05 Jul 2009 09:47:25 +0800 12 Three out of four people experience lower back pain. A majority of these pain symptoms normally subside on their own unless they stem from serious back injuries. Keeping fit and maintaining an active lifestyle can keep lower back pain at bay. Painkillers can also alleviate pain symptoms. However, ch...

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:57:45 +0800 Mattresses are one of the most important factors to avoid back pain as most people spend at least 7 hours on them each day. Sleeping on a bad mattress can cause back pain as they usually lack back support and can effect the alignment of the back.It is definitely worth taking the time to select the b...

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:57:45 +0800 Work environment is the most common place were lower back muscles strains occur these strains are commonly associated with heavy physical work lifting bending and twisting, It is usually experienced as a sudden sharp persisting or dull pain.Poor posture is recognised as a factor in lower back pain a...

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:57:45 +0800 Yoga for treating back pain? The next time low back pain sends you to the doctor; you may want to ask for a prescription -- for yoga. A new study suggests that yoga may be more likely to improve back function, ease chronic back pain, and reduce the need for pain medication than conventional exer...

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:42:43 +0800 Spinal stenosis is the narrowing of spaces in the spine (backbone) which causes pressure on the spinal cord and/or nerves. About 75% of cases of spinal stenosis occur in the low back (lumbar spine). In most cases, the narrowing of the spine associated with stenosis compresses the nerve root, which c...

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:38:48 +0800 There can be many causes of back pain including accidents, strains, and injuries. Two types of back injury are spondylolisthesis and cervical radiculopathy. Both have their own set of symptoms, causes, and treatments. The spine, or backbone, is made up of a column of 33 bones and tissue extendin...

]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:33:50 +0800 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has identified 11 “red flags” that doctors should look for when evaluating a person with back pain. The focus of these red flags is to detect fractures (broken bones), infections, or tumors of the spine. Presence of any of the following “red flags” with...

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:02:26 +0800 Back Pain – Why? Editorials, studies, and news reports state that back pain is mysterious and difficult to remedy, but back pain is not difficult to fix or prevent. Eight of ten people in the United States have back pain at some point- trying ...

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:00:35 +0800 Pain in the lumbosacral area (lower part of the back) is the primary symptom of low back pain.The pain may radiate down the front, side, or back of your leg, or it may be confined to the low back.The pain may become worse with activity.Occasionally, the pain may be worse at night or with prolonged s...

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:56:05 +0800 Back pain is a symptom. Pain arising from other organs may be felt in the back. This is called referred pain. Many intra-abdominal disorders—such as appendicitis, aneurysms, kidney diseases, bladder infections, pelvic infections, and ovarian disorders, among others—can cause pain referred to the bac...

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:54:20 +0800 Back pain in the lower back or low back pain is a common concern, affecting a large number of people at some point in their lifetime. Up to 50% will have more than one episode. Low back pain is not a specific disease. Rather, it is a symptom that may occur from a variety of different processes. In ...

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:53:11 +0800 Once in a while, fine. But for some guys, once they pop, it's hard to stop. If you're cracking your neck five to 10 times a day, it's a problem. Instead of relieving discomfort, you're overstretching the soft tissues of the neck, leading to excessive movement in the spine, says Keith Overland, D.C.,...

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