Low back pain relief
Low Back Pain Facts
Low Back Pain Facts 1. Low back pain is common, affecting 18% of the adult population in the United States during any given month. This equates to over 56 million adults experiencing low back pain each month (1). 2. The majority of low back pain improves on its own within six weeks. 3. Low back Read More »
Low back pain due to stiff hips and thoracic spine
The low back (lumbar spine) is located in between the mid back (thoracic spine) and hips. When the thoracic spine and hips are stiff, the lumbar spine compensates by moving TOO much. This is the reason so much is made of core stability. Many physical therapists, chiropractors, physicians and trainers harp on core stability and Read More »
Causes of Low Back Pain
When someone has low back pain the first question they usually ask is, “Why does my back hurt?” They want a diagnosis, an explanation of why they are in pain. For many, knowing why something hurts is comforting in and of itself as it gives understanding to the problem. When it comes to low back pain, Read More »