The origin of the pain is often unknown, and imaging studies may fail to determine its cause. Disk disease, spinal arthritis, and muscle spasms are the most common diagnoses. Other problems can also cause back pain, however.
Strain and injury to the muscles and ligaments supporting the back are the major causes of low back pain. The pain is typically more spread out in the muscles next to the spine, and may be associated with spasms in...
Read moreSometimes back pain is not strictly related to spinal structures. Sometimes back pain comes from other places, specifically internal... Read more »
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I have blogged about the importance of exercise in some of my previous entries, “Exercise your Pelvic Floor – You Owe It to... Read more »
We have discussed in an earlier entry how our posture can affect the position of our pelvic organs, shifting them slightly forward to sit... Read more »
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Urgent urination; Urinary frequency or urgency Home Care Follow the therapy recommended by your doctor to treat the underlying cause of... Read more »
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What Is It? Urinary incontinence is a loss of control over urination so that urine leaks before you are able to get to a toilet. There are various... Read more »
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SurgeryThere are nearly 200 surgical procedures for incontinence. Most are designed to restore the bladder neck and urethra to their anatomically... Read more »