Last month, we started a great discussion on “what NOT to do” when you have low back pain (LBP). Let’s continue that focus this month! 5. STAY STILL: You’ve heard, “…don’t do that – you’ll get a bad back!” There is something to be said about being careful, but one can be too cautious as well. In order to determine
We often read about what to do for low back pain (LBP), but now let’s look at LBP from the perspective of “what NOT to do!” If you ask your doctor, “what’s better for my back, ice or heat?” the answer is either one or the other or, “…whichever you like better.” This leaves the LBP patient at a loss
Low back pain (LBP) occurs in most of our lives at one point or another. Pain can go from a “nag” to being totally disabling. There are some exercises for the low back that can be done from a standing position. They can be performed in public without drawing too much attention. You can also repeat them every one to
Low back pain (LBP) can range from being a “nag” to totally disabling. Below are some exercises that can be done for the low back from a sitting position. They can be: 1) performed in public without drawing too much attention and 2) repeated every one to two hours with the objective of LBP from gradually getting out of control.
This article is part 2 of a 2 part Low Back Pain series. For part 1, Click Here. Low back pain (LBP), as previously stated, will affect most (if not all) of us at some point in time. Knowing what to do when the warning signs occur is essential to avoiding a disabling level of LBP. Last month, we started the
Low back pain (LBP) will most likely strike all of us at some point. How we “deal with it” initially can be critical to its progression or how it resolves. Here are some “highlights” of what to do “WHEN” this happens to you. Stop Before it Gets Worse STOP: The most important thing you can do is STOP what you
Do you realize how complicated the low back region is when it comes to investigating the cause of low back pain (LBP)? There can be findings on an x-ray, MRI, or CT scan such as degenerative disk disease, arthritis, even bulging and/or herniated disks that have NOTHING to do with why the back hurts. Similarly, there are often other abnormal findings present
The nervous system contains many different categories in many different ways. In understanding nervous system physiology, a simple but accurate way of categorization is to view the nervous system as two separate but integrated systems: The MOTOR nerve system and the SENSORY nerve system. The MOTOR nerve system is the nerves that move our muscles (motor). Also, it controls the function of our visceral organs (like
Low back pain (LBP) is so common that if you haven’t had it by now, you will! What are the possible causes of LBP and what we might be able to do when LBP strikes? Typically, younger individuals are NOT immune to LBP. In fact, those between 30-60 years of age are MORE likely to experience LBP from a muscle
Low back pain (LBP) is the most common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic care. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool that most healthcare providers use. Let’s take a look at the role of x-rays and how both medical practitioners and chiropractors use them. X-rays are a form of radiation. The beam focuses on a subject such as a person
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