Category: Back Pain Treatment

“Chronic back pain is a persistent source of discomfort for many adults. Back pain is considered chronic if it lasts for three months or longer. It can come & go, often bringing temporary relief,...

“Over time, posterior tilt increases the compression load on your mid & lower back. This increased compression means that the spine is unevenly loaded, & injuries such as disc prolapse & disk herniation can...

“Pregnancy back pain normally comes about where the pelvis meets your spine, at the sacroiliac joint. There are numerous reasons why it happens, and this is why it is vital to see an experienced...

“Disc degeneration is a natural occurrence. It may not generate any symptoms, or the pain may be so intense, that you cannot continue with your daily activities. It starts with damage to the spine,...

“Back pain during pregnancy is a common complaint & it’s no wonder! – You’re gaining weight, your centre of gravity changes, & your hormones are relaxing the ligaments in the joints of your pelvis”...

“According to Cornell University Department of Ergonomics, up to 90% more pressure is put on your back when you sit versus when you stand”[1] There are a number of reasons why this happens. One...

Here we outline some of the various types of back pain, their possible causes and treatment options available.   Condition – Muscle strain/Ligament strains Cause – Moving too quickly or in awkward positions, forceful...

There are many causes of lower back pain. Acute lower back pain is often caused  by sudden and  unnatural movements. However more ongoing chronic back pain can often be easily avoided by adapting your...

Thoracic and Lumbar Trigger Points A trigger point is the specific spot in the muscle that starts off the pain, or ‘triggers’ it. They are also referred to as ‘knots’ in the muscle, which...

Medial Branch Nerves Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment adjacent vertebrae...