back pain

Degenerative disc disease generally causes pain in the low back, but if a damaged disc pinches a nerve root in the lower back, it can also cause pain that radiates into the buttocks, thigh and shoots down the thigh into the leg. This type of pain is known as sciatica. The type of exercises for […]

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke tells us that low-impact peripheral neuropathy exercises such as riding a stationary bicycle, swimming and walking can help decrease the pain and possible complications of neuropathy in the feet. These activities can also help with coordination and increase the strength of the muscles. When you walk, keep […]

What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis, as described in most medical journals today is the narrowing of the spaces within your spine. This narrowing movement induces pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine, often times causing pain, numbness and sometimes muscle weakness. Spinal Stenosis most frequently occurs in the lower back and the […]

Chiari Malformation is a neurological disorder where the cerebellum descends out of the skull and goes into the spinal column. This puts pressure on both the spine and the brain that causes a “cork” effect which disrupts the regular flow of CSF or cerebrospinal fluid. Chiari Malformation can cause severe headaches, neck pain, balancing problems, […]

Exercise is known to straighten and strengthen posture. This helps to avoid curvature. Even though yoga has proven to be beneficial in many other physical conditions, scoliosis exercises cannot cure scoliosis. However, they can help certainly help balance muscles and strengthen the posture. In the initial phases of scoliosis exercises, some increase in pain may […]

Cervical Radiculopathy Exercises: Definition, Tips, and Exercises What is Cervical Radiculopathy? Cervical Radiculopathy is more commonly known as the “Pinched Nerve” condition. Cervical Radiculopathy occurs when a nerve in the neck is compressed or irritated as a result of this compression where it branches away from the spinal cord. Cervical Radiculopathy may cause pain where […]

“You are what you eat.” People have it for years, but how true is it? When thinking about nutrition, the spine may not be something that comes to mind right away, but it should be. Your spine diet nutrition has a tremendous impact on the health of our back. Healthy spine diet nutrition also can […]

The Proper Diet: Foods for Arthritis Many people suffer from various disorders and diseases that are characterized by swollen and painful joints. The most common of these conditions is arthritis. “Arthritis” is the name given to a group of many different diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and others. While you may not see joint pain […]

To relieve the pain of a tension headache, sit in a comfortable chair, making sure your neck is supported and is in proper alignment with your body. Your arms need to be supported at the elbows. Close your eyes and relax for about 15 to 30 minutes. You can also try these simple tension headache […]

Bone spurs are extra pieces of bone that form along the edges of bone. They are also sometimes called osteophytes, and often develop in the joints, where one bone meets another. Bone spurs can also develop on the bones of the spine. Bone spurs often form because of osteoarthritis and because of the normal wear-and-tear […]