Osteoporosis & Spinal Fractures

Most Popular Back Pain Articles

• Digging Your Way Through Winter: Tips for Snow Shoveling
  
  Keep your back safe this winter with our tips for preventing back pain while shoveling snow. Covers the best type of shovel, what you should wear, and what you should do before heading out in the winter wonderland.
• Why Should I Stretch?
  
  Stretching is important to help prevent injuries. Did you know there are three methods of stretching? See if you're stretching properly and learn what you should be doing to maintain your spine's flexibility.
• Low Back Pain: Getting to the Root of the Problem
  
  For the more than 65 million Americans who suffer from low back pain every year, the symptoms come in different forms, but the problem is frequently the same: a nerve root near the spine is irritated. What can you do to alleviate the pain? Learn wh
• Low Back Pain: Consulting a Back Pain Specialist
  
  For patients with a history of back pain and who are currently experiencing symptoms that are interfering with activities, the first step is proper diagnostic testing to determine the exact cause of the symptoms and the severity of the problem. Afte
• Fibromyalgia Study: It's a Real Disease
  
  A French study published in November 2008 suggests that there's a correlation between blood flow in the brain and how fibromyalgia patients experience pain. This could lead to a better understanding of fibromyalgia causes and how best to
• Surgery for Sciatica
  
  The 4 signs patients should be alert to when sciatica, piriformis syndrome, or low back and leg pain persists are presented. Fortunately, most patients respond well to non-surgical treatment and surgery is seldom considered.
• Pain Management: Acetaminophen through COX-2 Inhibitors
  
  Pain management specialists provide many types of therapies to help resolve pain. Many are discussed here - acetaminophen through COX-2 inhibitors.