Healthcare News
Exercises for easing and preventing upper back pain
Upper back pain and tension are common complaints, particularly when people feel stressed or spend a lot of time hunched over desks or computers. Exercises that stretch the neck, shoulders, and upper back can help relieve pain and loosen tight muscles.
Meditation: An opioid alternative
In light of the opioid crisis, doctors are searching for alternatives to help patients in chronic pain. Physical therapy, numbing creams, different drugs – these are all common alternatives.
Spine Physical Therapy vs. Opioids: Get Past the Hurdles
Opioids are also very often prescribed for chronic pain. But there's another, often more effective way to address your pain, if you're willing to do a little work. And that is spine physical therapy.
What is causing this pain in my back?
Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating.
Do massages really work?
The answer isn't black and white, says a massage therapist at the University of Alberta.
What to know about a bulging disc in the neck
A bulging disc in the neck occurs when a spinal disc weakens and encroaches on the spinal cord. In some cases, this can cause pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, and back. Acute injury to the area can cause a bulging disc in the neck.
How to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain
The kidneys rest against the back muscles, which can make it difficult to tell the difference between kidney pain and back pain.
