Anywhere from 51 to 84 percent of American adults experience back pain. Many are senior women; however, anyone with injury to the spine, a degenerative condition (arthritis), an inherited deformity, or physical stressors on the job is prone to back discomfort. Spinal stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, and fractures are other examples. When such conditions and…
Archives for February 2022
How To Work From Home With Less Pain
Lack of commuting, more time with family, and stretching out on the couch are some of the perks of working from home. However, creating a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home can be a challenge — which is why so many people are getting aches and pains. We’re all working while hunched over or slouching in…
Physical Therapy for Lingering Pain
Pain is a warning system that signals our bodies that something is wrong. On the plus side, pain protects the body from further injury. However, when the pain lingers, it can affect your daily life. Medications and rest may not be enough to relieve it. You may need physical therapy if you suffer from persistent,…
Can Steroid Injections Help Back Pain for Runners?
We commonly think of injuries to legs, hips, knees, and feet as “running injuries” and consider back pain, not a running injury, per se, but a nuisance that interferes with our running. However, back pain can often come quickly after bending or lifting the wrong way or running too far before warming up. For instance,…