Tag: how to manage back pain
Ask the Expert: Can Massages End Myofascial Trigger Point Pain?
Many of the pains we experience throughout the day are likely associated with our lifestyles and a result of bad habits. From lower back pain to shoulder pain to arthritis to headaches, our daily pains often prove to be a hindrance and...
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...
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...
Debunking the Myth: Cortisone Injections for Back Pain
If you’re suffering from back pain and looking for non-surgical relief, cortisone injections may be just what the doctor ordered. This type of injection can also help other areas of pain such as leg pain or joint...