Back pain can come from a number of different sources. One that is quite common is pain due to a herniated disc. Some people have them and never know, while others suffer in extreme pain from them. What is a herniated disc? There are discs that are located in the vertebrae that are protected by [...]
One major complaint of back pain is due to sciatica. Sciatica is an irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve. This nerve is the largest in the body, and the reason it causes back pain is that it runs from the spine into the lower back and branches off into each leg. The area that [...]
Relieving back pain is so easy, you can do it in your sleep. That is if you sleep the right way. That’s right! Your sleep position can have a tremendous impact on your back pain. So what sleep position will help your recovery the most? The Right Way to Sleep It is important to [...]
Sciatica often presents with lower back pain on one side. This pain may be accompanied by numbness and tingling. Such tingling and pain may extend down through the leg. Where does this pain begin? You may be surprised. Because the entire spine is connected, something that affects one part of the spine can be felt [...]
What is sciatica? It is a condition involving the sciatic nerve that results in pain in the lower back, backside, or leg. It can cause weakness in the leg and even difficulty moving the foot. Because the nerve runs from the spine and down through the leg on both sides of the body, pain can [...]
Back Pain in San Diego CA Even just a few hours per day at a desk can result in long-term effects. Injuries in the workplace are not just something that factory and construction workers need to think about. Let’s take a look at the results of spending hours a day sitting in place. The Bureau [...]
Pain coming from compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve is called sciatica. Sciatica which can include pain, tingling, numbness and muscle weakness is really a symptom indicating an underlying problem, not a diagnosis in and of itself. This article will explore in detail the findings of a recent controlled study comparing spinal manipulation (chiropractic) [...]
