Lower back pain is a very common condition. In fact, it can often be a symptom of sciatica, especially if it is accompanied by numbness, tingling, and pain that radiates from the lower back to the buttocks and down the leg. It may be hard to believe, but the source of that lower back pain [...]
A person may leave a car accident with little or no symptoms of whiplash or other damage. However, it is important to understand why and how whiplash happens. It is also vital to know what can occur if whiplash goes untreated. The term whiplash has to do with the way the neck and head move [...]
As the saying goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” This is true of a healthy, pain-free back. When that is replaced with back pain, a person really misses good back health. When every move made causes pain, one becomes desperate to find relief. The muscles, joints, and bones of the back [...]
One may feel that if he can just get that spot in his back or neck to crack he will feel much better. Most people have experienced this. A person may even ask a friend to do this if it is in a place that is not easily accessible. A “bear hug” from behind may [...]
Everyone who suffers from sciatic has one thing in common—they want the pain to stop! It is important to look at the root of what is causing the pain. This can be done by seeking out a professional who has had success in helping patients with this same problem. Seeing an upper cervical chiropractor is [...]
Statistics show that 80% of people will have back pain at some time in their life. It is extremely common. Back pain is reported to be the number one reason for disability in the world. Is there anything a person can do to relieve back pain or possibly prevent it from happening? The answer to [...]
The spine has a natural curve in profile, but when looked at from the front or back, the spine should be straight. Any kind of curve here is referred to as scoliosis. Children are examined for this condition at school, and this is when many cases are caught. However, many other cases go undiagnosed. When [...]
