Backache; Low back pain; Lumbar pain; Pain - back
Many people will feel better within one week after the start of back pain. After another 4-6 weeks, the back pain will likely be completely gone. To get better quickly, take the right steps when you first get pain.
A common misconception about back pain is that you need to rest and avoid activity for a long time. In fact, bed rest is NOT recommended.
If you have no indication of a serious...
Read moreHuman beings are well designed for many things. We have large brains for poetry and quantum mechanics; we are good long distance runners,... Read more »
Even back pain caused by a spondylolisthesis and lumbar stenosis can be treated with physical therapy. Because spondylolisthesis and lumbar... Read more »
Try not to call it a cane. Instead, calling this assistive device a "walking stick" or even a "trekking stick" evokes more positive images... Read more »
"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the... Read more »
I want to continue our discussion of "easy" ways we can treat arthritis by starting with the toughest issue of all: weight. Like it or not,... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Physical Therapists faced with patients who have knee pain must make sure the problem is really coming from the knee. This is true for all... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Everyone faces the decision to 'repair or replace' when it comes to clothes, cars, computers, household possessions, and so on. Sometimes the... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Research has shown that better pain control immediately after a total knee replacement reduces time in the hospital (and costs), improves function,... Read more »
Millions of Americans suffer from back pain. In fact, it's one of the most common medical problems. But according to chiropractor Todd Sinett, author... Read more »
Read the full text of The Specter of Rheumatoid Arthritis and leave a comment! See all of Sara's Comics Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid... Read more »