When it comes to workers comp and lost workdays, back pain is the number one culprit. Over one quarter of surveyed US adults reported suffering from back pain within the last month. Perhaps the technology which allows our lives to be increasingly sedentary is to blame. 7 out of 10 full time employees in the...

Aging along with continual wear and tear on our body’s natural shock absorbers (spinal discs between vertebrae) can weaken the lower back. When spinal discs become damaged, intense back pain can occur that may radiate to nerves down the leg and foot. Herniated disc symptoms may appear for no apparent reason or can be caused...

With the number of people who suffer from severe back pain making up 50-85% of the population, most individuals will probably experience it at some point in their lives. An episode could last anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months, and once you have a bout of severe back pain, you are more...

When it comes to herniated disks, there are a few things you should know: A herniated disc is found in the structure of the spine. Discs sit between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as a cushion between the individual bones. When an individual is diagnosed with a herniated disc, it means something is wrong...

Seeing as back pain is a physical affliction, it is not surprising that individuals often think of physical treatment as the first response. However, for the multitude of people who want to take recovery into their own hands, their efforts often miss the most fundamental basis of health and body performance – nutrition. Both your...

Have a nagging feeling in your back? Is it just stress or something worse? The National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that approximately 700,000 people in the U.S. each year experience spine compression fractures due to osteoporosis. Here’s how to know when your back pain is a spine compression fracture. Recognizing the disease is the first step to...