Last updated: 29th October, 2018 Tailbone pain, or coccydynia, is characterized by pain around the coccyx bone at the very bottom of the spine. Tailbone pain causes: Injury Childbirth Hyper mobility Lower Spine Injuries Repetitive Strain Tailbone pain Symptoms: Increased pain when sitting Pain moving from sitting to standing Localized pain Painful bowel movements Treatment […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Disc Bulge is quite a common finding in people. It is a medical condition in which the disc protrudes outward and compresses the nerve roots. Bulging disc symptoms vary depending on the severity and location of the condition. Causes of Disc Bulge: General “wear and tear” Injury or trauma Bad posture […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Bone spurs are calcified growths that occur along the spine and in the neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet. Ageing, disc degeneration and sports injuries contribute to the growth of bone spurs. When bone spurs press on neighboring nerves, tendons and ligaments, it may cause: Lower back pain Neck pain […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 We can fight low back pain and get relief if we do the right things. Gentle, pain-free stretching can be one great way to loosen up a stiff and painful lower back and help get back on track quickly Here are 3 stretches for low back pain: Cat & Dog […]
Last updated: 18th June, 2018 Lumbar decompression surgery is a type of surgery used to treat compressed nerves in the lower (lumbar) spine. It’s only recommended when non-surgical treatments haven’t helped. The surgery aims to improve symptoms such as persistent pain and numbness in the legs caused by pressure on the nerves in the spine. […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Every bone, tissues, and tendon in the body is a part of the skeleton system and a potential contributor to orthopedic ailments (muscles, ligaments and joints injuries). There are ways to prevent some of the minor injuries, and the best ways to prevent injuries to your bones and tendons is […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Scoliosis is a condition that curves and sometimes twist the spine into abnormal shapes (resembles the letter S or perhaps a C shape). It can be mild to severe and may or may not progress. Adolescent girls and those with a family history of scoliosis have the highest risk for […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Disc herniation in the L5-S1 area can occur when excessive loads are placed on your vertebrae. It commonly presents as lower back pain with or without pain that radiates down the back of one of your legs. Treatment is generally conservative at first, involving a short period of bed rest, […]
Last updated: 18th June, 2018 Spinal discs are spongy cushions found between the vertebrae of your spine. Spinal discs act like shock absorbers in your spine, allowing you to bend and twist. Common problems include degenerative disc disease and ruptured (or ‘slipped’) disc. Symptoms Back Pain Neck pain Pain radiates down legs while walking, standing Numbness […]
Last updated: 7th October, 2017 Research has found that being sedentary, including sitting for longer than 4 hours per day, greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (perhaps even more than smoking!) and diabetes. There are several ways to fight the sitting disease by: Stand up and stretch your legs every 30 min Take calls […]