Back pain

Posted by Jeanne Sager

If you've got one of those excruciating knots in your back, look on the bright side--everything is working as it should. According to the Mayo Clinic, that muscle spasm is "your body's way of immobilizing the affected area to prevent further damage." Gee, thanks. Regardless of... Read More »

Yesterday I wrote about preventing back pain.  That's all fine and good, but what if your back is already hurting you?  Well, for minor back pain, check out these ... Read More »

I've had problems with back pain off and on, even seeing a chiropractor for a few years to keep me in line.  However, now I've lost some weight (that helps), and I'm working on keeping my back strong (that also helps).  Here are some Read More »

I had spine surgery with titanium bars, screws, cages, bone grafts from cadaver bank and from my hip. The first surgery was in 2005, next one 2006, and since then more therapy, spinal injections, pain medications, walking, stretching, etc.     I also had tarsal tunnel surgery on... Read More »

Help!  I need a quick fix for lower back pain.  I woke up writhing in pain today and it's not going away.  I'm not sure if I pulled a muscle while working out the day before in a new abs-class I just started, or if I'm having kidney pain from dehydration.  It hurts to stand up... Read More »