MRI vs. CT Scan for Low Back Pain: a Comparison
Low back pain is America's No. 1 nonfatal health problem. An MRI, but also a CT scan, can tell a doctor a lot about what's going on in one's lower back. The question though, is, [...]
Can GERD Cause Constant Chest and Back Pain?
Are you wondering (hoping) that your constant chest and back pain is being caused by GERD rather than a heart problem? GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease and is notorious for causing chest pain. “Acid [...]
Ovarian Cancer Back Pain vs. IBS: Symptom Comparison
Here is a comparison between the back pain of ovarian cancer and that of irritable bowel syndrome. Though this article should not be used to make a home-based diagnosis, it does have the purpose to [...]
Single Best Exercise for Curing Low Back Pain that’s Benign
If there’s only one exercise you could do to cure low back pain, I have it. There is one exercise for curing low back pain that stands out way beyond the rest. I had recommended it [...]
Can IBS Cause Severe Backaches and What’s the Remedy ?
Just what causes that backache from your irritable bowel syndrome? Back pain is perhaps the world's leading nonfatal health problem. It affects millions of people, causing significant discomfort and impacting daily life. The causes can [...]
Walk Backward on a Treadmill for Low Back Pain Relief
You can relieve your low back pain by walking backwards on a treadmill... ...but if you hold on, you'll sabotage this benefit! You need to stand upright and keep your hands off the rails. Walking [...]
Lower Back Pain When You Wake Up: Causes and Solutions
Here's how to eliminate low back pain when you wake up in the morning. Your low back should not hurt or ache when you get up after a night's sleep. To help solve the problem [...]
Lower Back Pain Relief Naturally without Drugs
Prescription drugs only mask back pain; they do nothing to cure back pain. If you suffer from chronic back pain, here are natural ways for back pain relief. In most cases of chronic low back [...]
Is a Hot Pack or Cold Treatment Better for Your Low Back Pain?
An ice bag or very cold pack may numb the pain in your back, but does this also promote healing? Heat won't numb the pain, but won't it increase blood flow to your hurting muscles? [...]
Low Back Pain with Treadmill Incline: Cause, Solutions
Find out the cause and solutions to low back pain from using a treadmill incline. Have you noticed that using an incline on a treadmill triggers low back pain or an ache? There’s a reason [...]
Caregivers: Prevent Back, Shoulder Pain with 3 Exercises
Here are three exercises that every caregiver should do to help prevent back and shoulder pain. I know what the physical demands of caregiving are like due to personal experience with both parents. And as [...]
Does Back Pain with Chest Pain Mean a Heart Attack?
What are the odds that if you uexplainably feel pain in both your back and your chest that it's a heart attack? Perhaps you’ve read that back pain can signal an oncoming heart attack, or [...]
Low Back Pain Cure with Simple Walking on a Treadmill
A consistent walking program using a treadmill can dramatically reduce or even eliminate low back pain. But if you use a treadmill, there's a catch. A report in Clinical Rehabilitation presents conclusions of a walking-study [...]
Why Does Inactivity Make Back Pain WORSE?
Find out why inactivity is perhaps the worst thing you can do for low back pain. Bed rest and inactivity are bad for low back pain, you may already know, but do you know why? [...]
Low Back Pain after Sitting: Cause & Solutions
Sitting should not have to cause low back pain, and there are things you can do to remedy this annoying problem. Why do some people have low back pain after sitting for a while? Let’s [...]
Causes of Chest & Back Pain with Hoarse Voice
Chest and back pain along with a hoarse voice can be caused by one of two life-threatening medical conditions. The expert source for this article about the causes of a hoarse voice with chest and [...]
Causes & Treatments for Irritable Bowel Back Pain
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can cause back pain. If you have back pain that has not responded to massage or other typical treatments, you may actually have IBS. First of all, how does IBS even [...]
