The number of sufferers of back pain is increasing day by day with a continuous rise in population as it is a common ailment seen in most of the people. Among all illnesses and injuries backache accounts 20% in US. The treatment for back pain must be started in the early stages to alleviate the pain. The condition becomes chronic and irritates people day and night if it is left untreated for long.

Lower back pain exercises send a shiver down most people’s spines, why? The thought of having to exercise for most is not an enjoyable thought. But exercise does not necessarily mean exercising. Exercises include the obvious stretches, lifting weights (whether that is body weight, isometric exercise, gym work etc) and aerobic exercise. It also included [...]

When you have an injury or any ache or pain, one of the common back pain relief questions is… Should I move or not move? Is bed rest best? Well although you may think resting is ideal, in fact numerous studies have shown that you are best to keep moving. There are a few rules [...]

Christmas is fast approaching and if you are in pain, the festive season does not look a happy prospect. Pain can ruin a good time for most, for you and those around you. If you want back pain relief between now and the day Santa comes down your chimney, then there are a few steps [...]

I was asked by a patient recently, “what is the best chronic back pain relief“. It is simple really; don’t let back pain become chronic. If you deal with your back pain when it first occurs, then chronic back pain will never occur. Simple really, but for those with chronic back pain, not much help [...]


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