Back Pain Trapped Nerve The human central nervous system makes the world’s most sophisticated computer look like an abacus. And like any sophisticated communications and
Back Pain Therapy Exercises “You need to lose weight, and you need to do some exercise to strengthen your back.” How many millions of back
By taking even a cursory glance at the human skeletal system, we quickly notice that the thickness of each vertebra increases as the spine descends.
25 TIPS FOR BACK FOR LIFE #1…..today’s tip, the first in a series of 25, is all about attitude in the realm of back pain
Ankylosing Spondylitis When we read what the medical world states about Ankylosing Spondylitis is it any wonder sufferers become distressed and are willing to embark
Piriformis Stretch. After doing stretches 1-3, it is often advantageous, for those who are able, to do a piriformis stretch. Many people will not be
Pillow test Your pillow should support your head so that your spine is horizontal. The best way to test this is to have someone attach
Quad PNF stretches done by the patient Lying on your stomach with a firm pillow under your hips and a rolled-up towel placed under your
Quadriceps test. To do this you will need an assistant. It doesn’t matter which leg is done first as both legs will be tested. Lie
Scheuermanns Disease What is Scheuermann’s Disease? And, secondly and just as importantly, what causes Scheuermann’s Disease? The answer to the first question is relatively easy,