Spine-Health - Back Pain, Neck Pain, Lower Back Pain

6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief

jpayseur — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:06:33 +0000

Sacroiliac Joint Injection

jpayseur — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:54:24 +0000

A sacroiliac (SI) joint injection – also called a sacroiliac joint block – is primarily used either to diagnose or treat low back pain and/or sciatica symptoms associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

Managing Chronic Pain

jpayseur — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:31:07 +0000

Piriformis Syndrome Video

jpayseur — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:27:55 +0000

When the sciatic nerve is irritated by a contraction of the piriformis muscle, it is called piriformis syndrome. The symptoms caused by piriformis syndrome are similar to many spinal conditions that also affect the sciatic nerve and cause radiating leg pain (sciatica). Most treatments deal with reducing the tightness in this muscle to remove pressure on the sciatic nerve.

Whiplash Video

jpayseur — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:17:36 +0000

Whiplash is an injury to the cervical region of the spine when a great force causes the neck to go beyond its normal range of motion. The spinal vertebrae, ligaments, and muscles may be injured by this force, causing neck pain, headaches, neck stiffness, and/or cognitive difficulties such as dizziness or trouble concentrating. These symptoms may appear immediately or after a few days.

Spondylosis Video

jpayseur — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:01:17 +0000

Spondylosis is a term used to describe degeneration in the spine. Two specific conditions may develop from this degeneration – degenerative disc disease and spinal osteoarthritis – depending on if the degeneration occurs in the discs or in the facet joints, respectively. The development of bone spurs may also occur as part of the degeneration of the spine with spondylosis and with either of the degenerative conditions.

Considering Spine Surgery? What You Need to Know

jpayseur — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:51:04 +0000

Everyday Ways to Heal

jpayseur — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:41:43 +0000

Know Your Options for Degenerative Disc Pain

jpayseur — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:59:14 +0000

Exercise for Better Back Health

jpayseur — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:03:23 +0000

Practical Tips for Cooling Back Pain

jpayseur — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:18:18 +0000

Practical Tips for Back Pain Relief

jpayseur — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:49:19 +0000

First Aid for Your Back

jpayseur — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:36:54 +0000

Even if the pain is severe, episodes of back pain - and pain from ongoing back conditions - can be somewhat relieved with some first aid methods you can do at home.

Non-Medical Care Alternatives for Back Pain

jpayseur — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:03:52 +0000

There are several non-medical treatment alternatives, such as Pilates, acupuncture, Tai Chi, yoga and massage therapy for people trying to manage their back condition that can be extremely helpful for back pain.

Side Effects for Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein Use

jpayseur — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:36:40 +0000

Are You Trying to Avoid Spine Surgery?

jpayseur — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:15:18 +0000

The news that you may need spinal surgery can create many emotions -- hope that you may find more pain relief, fear about the procedure and recovery, and confusion about what to do next.

The Importance of Back Exercise and Rehabilitation

jpayseur — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:52:45 +0000

Information about how and why rehabilitation and exercise are so important for your recovery from back pain and back surgery, as well as for maintaining future spinal health.

Tips for a Healthy Back

jpayseur — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:17:18 +0000

There are many things you can do to help your back that your doctor may or may not have mentioned to you. While you may already know a great deal about back care and back pain, this newsletter covers several points that we believe are worth repeating.

Insights for Back Pain Sufferers

jpayseur — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:55 +0000

Because of the huge amount of information available on back pain, we thought you might appreciate a newsletter with information distilled down to a few useful insights. The following summarizes a number of little known facts about back pain.

Getting Better Care for Your Back Pain

jpayseur — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:06:35 +0000

Because pain is a uniquely personal experience and because many back pain treatments don't work the same for all patients even when they have the same diagnosis (such as for degenerative disc disease) there are not that many absolute rules for how to treat back pain.