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Facts show that majority of US adults will suffer back pain at some time in their lives

The majority of adults living within the US are going to at some point in their lives likely experience some sort of severe back pain.

For some of these sufferers, the symptoms of the pain will continue for an extended period of time. For the ones who are more fortunate however, it will be something that [...]

Thermobalancing is an effective way of relieving back pain

Thermobalancing is a new type of technology that is thought to be able to reduce the amount of pain people have in their back.

It is known that this technology works by reducing the amount of information in the back which can allow tissues to be repaired. The effect of this treatment is something that lasts [...]

How to Break the Cycle of Stress and Tension

With full time employees in the UK working longer hours than the European Union average* it’s little wonder many people suffer from stress and tension.

When you add in commuting times and things like trying to juggle work and family life, you often get a vicious cycle of stress and tension that’s hard to escape.

Below we’ll [...]

Thermobalancing Therapy for lower back pain

Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments in modern society; it is estimated that at least 80% of the adult population suffers from it at one time or another, and in many cases it is a chronic condition. Dr. Simon Allen’s claim is that his new device is “the best natural treatment [...]

Back pain is still a medical mystery

In spite of the fact that a large majority of adults are subject to back pain at some point and to some extent, and the fact that a huge amount of research has been done on the subject, there is still a lot we don’t know about the causes and the most effective treatments.

The pathophysiology [...]

Many Doctors don’t explain spine injury properly

It is impossible for someone suffering from a spinal injury to make the correct decisions about their medical care and treatment plan if they do not understand the biology behind the spine. While people tend to understand the purpose of the spinal column more than in the past, most doctors still do not [...]

Spinal Cord Injuries main cause is motor vehicle accidents

The top cause of all spinal cord injuries suffered in the UK is car accidents.

This is not exactly a surprise given the fact that automobiles often collide at high speeds and have a large mass that can easily impact a body that is sitting still encased in the collision. [...]

Good posture and back pain

Maintaining a good posture may seem an obvious recommendation to those who suffer with frequent back pain, but many people who report these symptoms are still failing to adjust their behaviour.

Osteopath Adam Dallison, who has invented his own aid for improving posture and easing back pain, says that even simple changes such as not slumping [...]

People wait to long to go to Doctor when suffering from back pain

Back pain is not confined to any particular age or lifestyle; it affects people in all walks of life and all levels of activity from office workers to sports players to couch potatoes and every variation in between.  The severity of its effects also ranges from minor discomfort to complete disablement, with the majority of [...]

Lower-back-pain.me.uk: explains Lower Back Pain Causes

Lower-back-pain.me.uk: explains Lower Back Pain Causes

Pain in the lower back is something that is very prevalent in all age groups. While not a serious disease it can have a serious effect on the lives of those who suffer from the condition. Despite it not being serious it is something that does [...]

The two types of back pain

There are two types of back pain and most people who suffer from either condition are unaware of the different ways that it can be treated. The first type is non-specific back pain and this is the sort of pain that is caused by getting minor injuries or muscle sprains. It can also be caused [...]

Many people never discover the cause of their back pain

Although the vast majority of adults will suffer from back pain at some time in their lives, and many of those suffer from it on a long-term basis, a surprising percentage of them never discover the real cause or causes of their pain.  In many cases, treatment up to and including surgery does not alleviate [...]

High body fat content results in more back pain

Increased back pain among people who are obese and overweight has been linked to a high body fat content.  In a study undertaken at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia and led by Donna M. Urquhart, PHD, 130 participants were asked to complete a questionnaire relating to the measurement of low back pain and disability.

The participants [...]

Causes of chronic back pain in women

The chief causes of chronic or immobilizing back pain in women are obesity, genetics and a deterioration of lumber discs as identified by MRI scanning according to research recently undertaken by specialist medical technicians.

According to researchers the results will assist doctors and specialists in the identification of various reasons for back pain and could lead [...]

How to avoid simple back pain accidents

For those who suffer from pain in their backs, it is certainly no laughing matter, but what they did to cause the pain can be a great source of amusement to others. Staff in emergency rooms will often have a giggle after they have patched up and despatched the latest patient who got carried away [...]

Texting may cause back pain

It has been established by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association that more than 160 million text messages are sent by Canadians every day. This increased popularity of texting on hand held devices, is causing considerable pain not only in the neck and back but also in the wrist and thumbs.

The University of Waterloo conducted a [...]

Inflamed sciatic nerve

With pain starting in the area of the leg, back or both, an inflamed sciatic nerve may feel like a cramp at the onset, but as that inflammation increases in the pains in the back increase and very painful feelings can spread down the leg from the buttock area and a feeling of numbness and [...]

The man-bag is a big pain in the back

As far as fashion accessories go the man-bag does help men carry around their stuff, but when it comes to health it turns out that it is more harmful than it is helpful.  In fact, many chiropractors are warning that the over the shoulder styled messenger bags can actually be horrible on a man’s back [...]

Link between knee and back pain

It may be no surprise that in a recent study it was found that patients suffering with osteoarthritis knee pain also had lower back pain and pain in additional joints of the body.  When the OA knee pain was scored, it was also discovered that the number of additional painful joints increased the degree of [...]