Nothing can ruin a mood quicker than lower back pain. I have been struggling with lower back pain for 6 years and the pain was often almost unbearable. However, during my illness I research, read about and tried many different methods until I have found something that works for me and really helps me with the pain. Among these remedies I will include stretches, some … [Read more...]
2-Minute Stretching Technique to Help Undo the Damages of Sitting, Adjust Your Spine and Reduce Back Pain
Anybody who sits a lot during the day will eventually experience problems and symptoms associated with prolonged sitting. The worst symptoms are reduced spinal flexibility and fragile back muscles, which can result in bad posture and increased risk of spinal injury. Weak muscles on your back do not have the strength to properly carry your body while you need their flexibility … [Read more...]
Press These 2 Points near Your Hips to Eliminate Lower Back Pain, Hip Pain, Sciatica, and more
Lower back and hip pain are common complaints among older adults with a wide range of underlying causes. Legs aside, the hips are the most important weight-bearing parts of the body that provide support and allow us to stand upright and move in all directions. However, lift something that is too heavy, twist the wrong way, strain your back muscles and you are in a world of … [Read more...]
When a Patient Crawled Through the Door in Sciatica Pain Agony, THIS is what the Doctor Told Him
According to newest surveys, 4 out of 10 people in North America will experience sciatica pain at some point in their lives. The most usual manifestation is lower back pain with radiation into the leg. Sciatic pain is not always chronic, but it is usually produces certain level of pain and discomfort. In fact, there are recorded cases of patients crawling on hands and knees … [Read more...]
Soothe Sciatic Nerve Pain in 15 Minutes with Yoga
The Health Science Journal takes another look at sciatic nerve pain, this time through the lenses of yoga. Sciatica’s history is long and painful. Even as early as the 5th century BCE, doctors and sufferers alike have tried a host of imaginative remedies, from leeches and hot coals in Roman times to 20th-century use of creams and injections. The principle causes of sciatic … [Read more...]
11 Easy Exercises to Relieve Sciatic Nerve Pain in 15 Minutes (with videos)
What is sciatica? Sciatica is leg pain caused by a pinched nerve in the lower back. While the pangs begin in nerve roots located on either side of the lower spine, they afterwards course through the sciatic nerve, which runs the length of each leg from the buttock down to the foot. The resulting “leg agony, called radiculopathy, is often worse than the back pain”, explains for … [Read more...]
7 Stretches In 7 Minutes For Complete Lower Back Pain Relief
One of the consequences of being sedentary, and also being incredibly active, is back pain. About 31 million Americans experience lower back pain at any given moment. It’s a common affliction and one that takes care and diligence to eliminate. Whether you experience stiffness, aches, or spasms, the following stretches will help keep your back fit and strong. 1. The … [Read more...]
Exercises to Improve Flexibility and Movement Precision of Your Back & Spine, Finale
Conditioning the Spine. Previously we had a chance to introduce a number of exercises to bring relief to your back and spine and improve your posture. We continue by starting a series of exercises aimed at improving the overall flexibility of your back and spine and increasing movement precision. Anybody who tends to sit a lot will find these exercises very helpful in … [Read more...]
Exercises to Improve Flexibility and Movement Precision of Your Back & Spine, Part 7
Conditioning the Spine. Previously we had a chance to introduce a number of exercises to bring relief to your back and spine and improve your posture. We continue by starting a series of exercises aimed at improving the overall flexibility of your back and spine and increasing movement precision. Anybody who tends to sit a lot will find these exercises very helpful in … [Read more...]
Exercises to Improve Flexibility and Movement Precision of Your Back & Spine, Part 6
Conditioning the Spine. Previously we had a chance to introduce a number of exercises to bring relief to your back and spine and improve your posture. We continue by starting a series of exercises aimed at improving the overall flexibility of your back and spine and increasing movement precision. Anybody who tends to sit a lot will find these exercises very helpful in … [Read more...]
