Managing Back Pain

Managing Chronic Back Pain With Acupuncture

Many patients find acupuncture helpful in relieving their chronic back pain. If you consider trying acupuncture for your condition, you may have a few questions, such as how can you use acupuncture for chronic pain, and can acupuncture relieve chronic back pain? Find the answers and more in this short guide. How Does Acupuncture Relieve… read more

Am I A Candidate For Stem Cell Treatment?

Identify The Source Of Pain Ideal Candidates for lumbar stem cell treatment include those with discogenic (pain derived from the lumbar disc) low back pain that has failed conservative treatment.  Low back pain can come from multiple sources in the spine.  These include muscle, ligaments, lumbar facet joints, and vertebral discs in your low back.… read more

Using Aloe Vera for Back Pain Relief

Aloe vera is a plant often touted for its medicinal benefits. You have probably heard of applying it to burns or wounds as a way to reduce pain and redness. However, for thousands of years, the aloe vera plant has been used for a variety of therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. There are dozens of reported… read more

Does Swimming Help Lower Back Pain?

If you struggle with back pain, you are not alone. In the United States, more than 80 percent of adults have had lower back pain at some point in their life. That’s a staggering number of people who have had to struggle with this condition. Although many people take over-the-counter pain medication to help deal… read more

How to Relieve Back Pain From Standing

Back pain is one of the most pervasive disorders in the United States. Around 80 percent of adults struggle with lower back pain some time in their life. If you have a job that requires you to stand all day, you may develop back pain that ranges from mild pangs to severe discomfort. Your back’s… read more

The Benefits of Epsom Salt for Back Pain

Most people experience back pain at some point during their adult life. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons people visit their doctor. Fortunately, though, the majority of back pain can be treated at home with time and simple home remedies or over-the-counter medications. One home remedy that has been used for… read more

Sleeping With Back Pain

Back pain can make it hard to get through your day. However, getting a good night’s sleep is almost impossible when you’re suffering from back pain. But, you need quality sleep to stay healthy and productive ― and being well-rested is an essential component of your overall well-being. Below you’ll find tips to reduce your… read more

The Best Exercises for Back Pain

Most people will experience some back pain during their lives. No matter your gender or whether you spend your workday on your feet or sitting, you could experience either acute or chronic back pain that affects your daily life. Most people use pain medication to manage their symptoms, while others use hot and cold packs. Both… read more

When to Visit The Doctor for Your Back Pain

We see a number of patients who have been suffering from chronic back pain for years. Some of them went to a doctor and were told to try conservative treatments at home, and when they didn’t work, they just assumed the doctors wouldn’t be able to help them anymore. Other are worried about treating the… read more

Here’s How to Deal with Lower Back Pain

It’s no secret that lower back pain can be an absolute nightmare. Whatever the cause, this condition can be hard to shake. Keep in mind that about one in four Americans say they experience some degree of lower back pain on a regular basis, so by no means are you alone. But how you choose… read more