If you suffer from sciatica, you know all too well the pain that is associated with it. What if some simple dietary changes could help make the pain more manageable or better yet, alleviate it? Sciatica is an inflammatory disorder, sometimes caused by crowding or pressure on the sciatic nerve....

  When your back hurts, it seems like everything you do causes your back to hurt. That's because your back is the axis that your body moves around, and every single movement you make affects it. Something as simple and seemingly unrelated as a yawn can give you a jolt...

When your back hurts, do you ever get a strong urge to stretch it? There's a reason for that. It's called muscle guarding. Your muscles tighten up to protect your spine when they sense injury is present. Your muscles sense injury that is both catastrophic and minimal. This means your...

  Have you ever gone on vacation and noticed that you don't have as many aches and pains when you get up in the morning? Of course you have, and it's partly because you are relaxing and having a good time, but it also could be that it's time to...

Chronic pain is one of life’s most difficult problems. When it flares, it drags you down so bad you’re desperate for relief. 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. Chances are you know someone experiencing this. If you’re wondering what could be a thoughtful gift for someone with back pain,...

The short answer? Yes. However, if your sciatica pain keeps coming back, you should seek medical advice. There are some underlying causes of sciatica that require medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment. If your sciatic nerve is being irritated by something structural like a herniated disc, bulging disc, or a bone...