Lower Back Pain Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

The lumbar spine, or low back, is a remarkably well-engineered structure of interconnecting bones, joints, nerves, ligaments, and muscles all working together to provide support, strength, and flexibility. However, this complex structure also leaves the low back susceptible to injury and pain. Continue reading… extremelowbackpain

When to Worry About Low Back Pain

The bark of low back pain is usually much worse than its bite. The pain almost always makes it seem worse than it is. MRI and x-ray for low back pain are surprisingly unreliable,1 because things like bulging discs aren’t actually that big a deal,2 most back pain goes away on its own,3 and trigger points (“muscle knots”) are common and can be alarmingly intense … Read more

Effective Home treatments for Back Pain

If your back pain does not require medical attention, i.e. if you feel you over exerted the muscles you can perform a few actions at home to, perhaps relieve your pain. The common treatments include bed rest, pain remedies, cold or hot pads, massage, relax, and so on. Sometimes when we pull the muscles pain … Read more

6 Overlooked Remedies for Lower Back Pain Relief

Traditional medical approaches will usually focus on addressing the anatomical problems in your lower back, but for many people more of a multifaceted approach will do a better job at keeping the pain at bay. Learn more: Back Care for Lower Back Pain The following list—compiled from our readers and from the doctors who write for … Read more

Back Pain in Pregnancy

The good news is, your baby is growing. That’s exactly what should be happening — but it can still be tough on your back. You’ve got lots of company — most pregnant women experience back pain, usually starting in the second half of pregnancy. You should know that there are things you can do to minimize your back … Read more

Risk Factors For Prostate Cancer

The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped sex gland in men that produces the seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. The growth of the cells in the prostate gland is stimulated by the male sex hormone called testosterone. Though its causes are unknown, prostate cancer is a frightening prospect for men. This cancer threatens not … Read more