Massage Really Does Ease Chronic Back Pain
Many people swear by massage as means to reduce stress and relieve the aches and pains of everyday life, but a new study shows massage may also be an effective therapy for persistent low back pain.
Back problems are one of the most common reasons people use alternative and complimentary medical therapies, but little scientific research […]
When does low back pain turn into a disability?
Chronic lower back pain affects millions of people. For some, it causes temporary or permanent disability. Rehabilitation, physical therapy, stretching, and exercise can help most people with back pain. But some have such severe damage to the back that they will have chronic pain, weakness, and disability even after surgery.
To be officially disabled, patients must […]
The Right Golf Swing to Protect Your Back
If golf is a noncontact sport played at a snail’s pace, why are so many golfers driving to their doctor’s office instead of the golf course? Here’s a clue: When preparing to address the ball, the club shaft is drawn back, the hips and shoulders rotate, and the spine is twisted like a corkscrew. Then […]
