Here's something that might surprise you as you dive into the top causes of sciatica. Sciatica is not a condition, disorder, or diagnosis in and of itself. In short, one might actually call it a "bucket diagnosis", meaning that it can refer to a number of conditions. Sciatica pain can be described as dull, achy, sharp, or shooting pain in the lower back and hip, buttock, and leg on one side of the body. Some may also experience burning, numbness, or tingling sensations on any of these … [Read more...] about The Top Causes of Sciatica Revealed
Low Back Pain
What Causes Low Back Pain?
Bottom Line: Low back pain is something that over 80% of us will deal with at some point in our lives… but what exactly causes low back pain? Usually, it's not just one thing that causes low back pain, but there are some trends and information that we've uncovered about the primary causes, and most importantly, what you can do to avoid it. Why it Matters: Your low back is made up of 5 bones with spinal discs in between them. These bones act as protection for your spinal cord as it … [Read more...] about What Causes Low Back Pain?
Science Says the Best Way to Treat Sciatica is…
Bottom Line: If you've ever fallen to your knees in pain because of sciatica, you know how scary it can be. Pain that locks up your low back and travels down your leg after sneezing, coughing, or bending over is one of the least welcomed surprises you can experience in your life. Sciatic pain is caused when a spinal disc, excess bone, or overgrown ligaments begin to pinch the nerves in your low back that travel down your buttocks and legs all the way to your feet. Do you know the best way … [Read more...] about Science Says the Best Way to Treat Sciatica is…
Top Healthcare Organizations Recommend This for Low Back Pain…
Bottom Line: According to The Lancet, low back pain is the number one source of disability in the world. If you've dealt with low back pain in the past, you understand just how much it can alter your daily life. Even simply standing up straight can feel like an incredibly impossible task, and for that reason, many top healthcare organizations have begun to publish recommendations for the best ways to take care of low back pain. Their findings may surprise you. Why it Matters: The … [Read more...] about Top Healthcare Organizations Recommend This for Low Back Pain…
Top Medical Groups Are Now Supporting Chiropractic
Bottom Line: The opioid epidemic has led many leading medical groups to emphasize the importance of conservative care for low back pain and neck pain. The world's largest medical society, the American College of Physicians, updated its low back treatment guide in 2017 to support conservative options, such as Chiropractic care. The guidelines were published in the prestigious Annals of Internal Medicine and have been adopted by many leading healthcare organizations. Why … [Read more...] about Top Medical Groups Are Now Supporting Chiropractic
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