Tag: chronic back pain
7 Tips for the Management of Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic lower back pain affects millions of Americans each year. Whether it’s mild discomfort from sitting too long at work, or severe, disrupting pain, there’s nothing enjoyable about it.
This type of pain is expensive,...
10 Must-Knows: What Life is Like with Chronic Pain
September is Pain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of chronic pain and common management practices. It's also a time for those of us who live with it to illustrate what life is like...
Quick Guide to Acupuncture for Back Pain
If you have chronic back pain, it is likely that you have tried at least half a dozen techniques and treatments to help and relieve your pain. It is not uncommon that, after having...
Does CBD Water Help Chronic Back Pain?
CBD for Back Pain Overview
Over the last few years, cannabidiol (CBD) has skyrocketed in popularity. As a result, new federal and state regulations have loosened restrictions, and CBD is more accessible than ever. Many...
7 Signs That You Should See a Doctor for Back Pain
Millions of American adults live with chronic back pain. Many, especially women, accept it as par for the course. They consider it a natural part of the aging process or a byproduct of a...
Yoga For Back Pain: Top 5 Poses To Try
Back pain is more common than you may think. Researchers estimate that more than 80% of the United States population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Yoga for back...
Why Taking NSAIDs for Back Pain Isn’t a Long-Term Solution
A journey with chronic back pain is usually accompanied by anti inflammatory medications like NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs). While they do provide temporary pain and inflammation relief, if you’ve been taking NSAIDs for back...
10 Simple Truths About Managing Back Pain
If you’ve ever experienced back pain, you know that it can be debilitating even if it’s occasional or short-term. What’s scary about back pain - particularly acute low back pain - is when your...
4 Simple Exercises for Chronic Back Pain
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Many people think that to strengthen their back, they only need to work their back muscles. But actually your back and your abdominal muscles work together to keep you upright and well-supported –...