It used to be that if a person had a lot of back pain their doctor would recommend surgery to fix the problem. Following the surgery, the person would usually be on bed rest for a few weeks, and then, if all went well, their back would be better - unless it wasn’t. In the [...]
Since four out of five of people have back pain, often lower back pain, sometime in their life, we should know what causes it and how to avoid it.
Causes Of Lower Back Pain
As we get older, our bodies tend to lose their muscle elasticity and tone, as well as bone strength. The [...]
Having lower back and hip pain is very common. At least four out of five people will have it sometime during their life. Some people tend to have more problems than others and some factors are controllable, while others are not. Learning more about lower back and hip pain is the first step towards being [...]
If you’ve ever seen a pregnant woman (who hasn’t?) she will often be holding her aching back. Along with rubbing her belly, which protrudes more than ever before, putting a hand to her sore back is a natural motion while pregnant.
Why Is The Back More Likely To Hurt During Pregnancy?
There are several [...]