Lower spine arthritis is one of the major causes of lower back pain. It originates from the lumbar spine and the sacrum (a large triangular shaped bone located at the base of the lower spine). Although the sacrum is a very strong bone and it rarely fractures, it can still be affected by arthritis.
Upper spinal arthritis or cervical spondylosis is caused by the chronic wearing of the cervical spine. This kind of disease causes a lot of significant muscular and neurological symptoms of pain in the upper body. This happens when there is a breakdown of cartilage and abnormal formation of bone growth in the upper part of […]
Finding relief from upper back pain is a process that has been going on for thousands of years. From simple rest to the latest medicines and modern techniques, people have been searching for the right methods to treat their upper back pain in the most effective manner possible. While prescribed drugs and advanced techniques can […]
One of the more common, but unusual symptoms that millions of people can suffer from on occasion is back pain after eating a meal or snack. Associating back pain with food introduced in the stomach may seem counterintuitive, but there have been substantial clinical studies that show for certain persons, eating a particular type of […]
Back pain and nausea symptoms together can be caused by several different medical conditions. Depending on where the back pain is located and when the nausea occurs can help determine if a serious medical condition is occurring or if the nausea is caused by severe back pain. Nausea or vomiting can occur as a symptom […]
Pilates Exercises are an exercise method that focuses on improving posture. Bad or poor posture is a major cause of back pain. People with tight hamstrings and flat spine (with a diminished S curve) or with an accentuated curve to the lower spine, commonly suffer from lower back pain. Improving your posture when sitting, standing, […]
Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that almost all people will suffer from at some point in their lives. The most common occurrences of lower back pain is usually centered in the muscle groups along the lower spinal area, generally pain and stiffness happens through overuse of the muscles or when […]
Due to the way many people sit, stand, or lay down, they will suffer from lower back pain. Lower back is actually quite common amongst people in general. Bad posture is the most common cause of lower back pain. Sitting in positions for long periods, such as sitting in a car or office chair, puts […]
It strikes without warning, usually while trying to stand or by catching your balance you feel the sudden upper back pain that is the sure sign of a muscle spasm. You feel instant pain that stays with you for the next two to three day, sometimes longer depending on the severity and is especially annoying […]
Severe upper back pain can be a debilitating condition that affects every facet of life. When the muscles in the upper back, shoulders and neck spasm, they can cause pain. Some people develop severe migraine headaches that are collateral damage due to muscle tension and spasms in the upper back, shoulders and neck. Experiencing nausea […]
Upper back pain, unlike lower back, is not common. It is characterized by pain and discomfort in the neck, upper back, or middle back. The pain occurs between the bottom of the neck to the base of the rib cage. There are twelve vertebrae in the upper and middle back. These vertebrae are attached to […]
The twinge in your back from waking up in the morning, doing lots of manual labor or just bending over to pick up an item can be quite annoying. Lower back pain is one of the most common ailments that people suffer from and this has led to a plethora of pain reducing pills and […]