Low back pain patients who remain active are better off than those who are less active. Researchers evaluated how patients recovered from low back pain in relation to their activity levels. Some patients were advised to "stay active" despite the pain while others were...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu bug is constantly changing. In fact, every year another new strain finds its way into our communities, threatening our health and putting us all on high alert. With the peak of illnesses...

Inheriting the Risk of Sciatica Pain December 2, 2014 Scientists have discovered a new risk factor for developing sciatic pain: your genes. Though scientists have suspected that genes play a role in sciatica, this study examines the impact of familial history on the...

As we age, the discs in our spine start to naturally break down due to normal, everyday living . This is commonly referred to as disc degeneration and can result in pain in the neck and/or back area--pain that is felt by almost half of the population 40 years of age...

Sitting at a desk all day, like the majority of working adults do in industrialized nations, has been shown to be a risk factor for low-back pain, among other work injuries and pain. If you spend most of your work-day sitting, you may be among the 89% of workers who...

Many people know chiropractic care is an effective treatment for adults, but did you know it can also be a powerful pediatric treatment? A recent study demonstrates just how much chiropractic care can benefit children and adolescents. One twelve year-old boy suffered...

The efficacy of drugs for sciatica treatment has been called into question in a recent literature review. Although there are consistent guidelines for prescribing medication for low-back pain, "this is not the case for sciatica." To address this lack of clear...

The Effects of Sciatica on Your Muscles October 29, 2015 Patients who suffer from sciatica are at risk for developing muscle atrophy. A recent British study found that patients with sciatica had decreased muscle mass, also known as muscle atrophy. Muscle atrophy...

There's more to weight loss than fitting into your favorite jeans. A number of studies confirm that weight loss can significantly relieve back pain and sciatica in obese patients.   Low-back pain and sciatica are common among obese patients. Research shows that...

Scientists have added yet another reason to seek medical attention if you suffer from sleep disturbances or insomnia. Poor sleep may lead to fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain syndrome that primarily affects women. The syndrome...

In a recent summary on the proven benefits of vitamin D, the author offers plenty of evidence for the advice to get "sensible sun exposure along with vitamin D supplementation. As the author explains, the body responds to sunlight by producing vitamin D. The vitamin...

Chiropractic Effective for SI Joint Pain A new study confirms that chiropractic care is an effective, safe way to treat sacroiliac joint pain.   The sacroiliac joint, or SI joint, is located at the base of the spine where the sacrum and pelvis connect to one...