The Pain Scale
Everyone seems to experience pain uniquely. Some patients have health issues that should cause significant pain, but it doesn’t. On the other hand, some people have no indication of any physical problems, but they are …
The Best Treatments for Sciatica
Your sciatic nerve is a long nerve that runs from the bottom of your lower spine down either leg. The nerve runs all the way down to your feet, making it easy to irritate or …
The Best Treatment if You Have a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc is a condition where one of the soft, rubbery discs between your vertebrae starts to bulge outwards. The illustration below gives you a good (simplified) example of what is typical for a …
The Five Typical Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
A herniated disc can be a real drag on your day. In a nutshell, you have a herniated disc if one of the rubbery cushions that the rest between the individual vertebrae of your spine …
Walking with lower back pain?
Sciatica nerve discomfort can be a literal pain in your rear! But just because it’s incredibly uncomfortable and it’s in an unfortunate place doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be unable to walk around and go about …
The Most Common Sciatica Symptoms
Sciatica, or Sciatic Nerve Pain, is a type of nerve pain or lower back pain characterized by discomfort and pain along a single long nerve. The sciatic nerve stretches from your lower back just above …
Ice or Heat for Lower Back Pain? What You Should Use
While these may not be the primary therapy depending on the severity of your issue, ice or heat for lower back pain can almost always be at least some help and relieve a little …
What You Need to Know about Swimming with Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a real drag on your day, and it can feel especially immobilizing compared to many other conditions. A lot of lower back pain can be relieved or benefit from swimming: a …