Sitting on an uncomfortable chair and staring at a computer screen for long hours could bring on a host of health problems. Hema Vijay finds a solution through office yoga. Is the constant chatter in the office giving you a headache? Does your neck, shoulder, back or heel twinge with pain after a few hours…
Smoking is a known risk factor for back pain and disc disease. In a new study presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), researchers reviewed smoking cessation rates and related pain in 6,779 patients undergoing treatment for spinal disorders with severe axial (spine) or radicular (leg) pain.…
Last week, we reviewed the basic description of sciatica, and learned that spinal stenosis, a spinal tumor, or a herniated disc could all be causes of this common source of back pain. Here are a few great tips for sciatica prevention and relief. Sciatica Relief: Ice and Heat There are steps you can take at…
Sciatica refers to back pain caused by a problem with the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve that runs from the lower back down the back of each leg. When something injures or puts pressure on the sciatic nerve, it can cause pain in the lower back that spreads to the hip, buttocks, and…