All Entries in the "Back Pain" Category

Back Pain During Pregnancy

Back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. And it’s no wonder. You’re gaining weight. You’re walking in a new way. And your hormones are relaxing the muscles

and ligaments throughout your body.
Back pain and pregnancy just seem to go together! When you see a pregnant woman you see her rubbing her belly and holding her [...]

Common Causes and Symptoms Of Back Pain

Most cases of back pain are caused by strains and minor injuries, rather than more serious causes, and are often referred to as ’simple back pain’.
The type and severity of the back pain will depend on the condition that’s causing the pain. However, various causes of back pain may produce similar symptoms.
Low back pain may [...]

How the back works: Causes and effects

How the back works
The spine, which connects the skull to the pelvis, is also called the vertebral column. It consists of 24 segments of block-shaped bone called vertebrae and an additional 9 fused vertebrae that make up the lowest part of the spine, the sacrum and tailbone. Each vertebrae of the vertebral column has protruding [...]

Back Pain

The lower back consist of five intervertebral discs. These are often referred to as the lumbar. These discs are stacked on top of each other. They are separated by soft tissue, tendons, ligaments and muscles. The bones provide the structure and rigidity while the soft tissue provides for flexibility.
What causes it?
Back pain is the largest [...]