The lumbar region of your spine, commonly known as your lower back, has five rubbery pads between the vertebrae known as discs. They play three crucial functions: they cushion your vertebrae; support your upper body; and allow your back to do a range of movements, such as bending, flexing, and twisting. As you age, your…
An expectant mother’s body changes rapidly during pregnancy. Back pain becomes more common as you gain weight with the center of gravity shifting forward. Some pregnant women experience sciatica, a painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve in the lower back becomes compressed. When you are pregnant, the body produces more relaxin, a hormone…
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