Back Straightening Tips
Have you tried standing for eight or nine hours straight? If you’ve stood for that long without experiencing back pain, congratulations! It means you have strong back muscles. If you experienced back pain and body fatigue, however, don’t despair. Our back muscles are part of the core muscle group that has a primary role in […]
The Top 5 Back Pain Risk Factors
We’re all familiar with back pain, whether chronic or acute. About 80% of the population will experience such problem at some point of their lives. We may not totally avoid back pain altogether, but we can help lower our chances of experiencing it. Spine Center of Texas believes that it is important for every patient […]
How Lack of Sleep is Linked to Back Pain
Not getting enough sleep can affect us in more ways than one. Sleep deprivation is caused by many factors, and it causes a lot of issues. The good news is that there are available solutions, whether your back pain is keeping you up at night or the lack of sleep is bringing you pain. Don’t […]
Eliminating Back Pain Without Dangerous Medications
Back pain is considered one of the most common health problems in the US. According to recent statistics, there are about 22 million Americans who go to chiropractors every year. 7.7 million of these people are looking for a way to relieve their back pain. These staggering numbers do not yet reflect those who chose […]
Orthopaedic Health: the Importance of Recovery Day
When you’ve already eased into a regular work out routine, taking a day off may seem like counter-intuitive. A lot of people fear that taking a day off from a consistent workout schedule will cost them the progress they’ve made. Spine Center of Texas is here to inform you that rest is a very important […]
Sciatica Pain 101
Sciatica is named after the longest nerve in the body: the sciatic nerve. It starts off in the lower back, or lumbar region, of the spine, and it runs all the way down to your knee. The problem with sciatica starts when the jelly-like discs between the smooth bones of the spine start to rupture. […]
Back Pain Alternative Treatments
When a patient comes to us with back pain, they may worry that surgery will be the only answer to their problem. However, we prefer to delay surgery as long as possible. This is because there are many less invasive treatments that are available that may prove to be a better option. Fortunately, medicine has […]
How Yoga Benefits Your Back
Are you suffering from back pain? Here are reasons why you might want to look into yoga: Yoga strengthens your back – yoga targets specific muscle groups and strengthens them. Doing yoga shouldn’t be uncomfortable, but it does require concentration and specific use of muscles. The longer you maintain positions and incorporate various movements, the […]
Stretches for Sciatica Pain
Our sciatic nerve begins in the lower back, running down both our legs and ends in our feet. Pain is felt if there is any sort of pressure on the sciatic nerve. Such pain is referred to as sciatica. Pain is also felt when a spinal disc starts to deteriorate or develops a disease, or […]
Maintaining a Healthy Neck and Back at Work
Being glued at your desk the whole day seem like a very easy task, but if you do this daily for multiple hours, you’re actually doing your body a disadvantage. People who have desk jobs are the ones who usually suffer from back and neck soreness due to their sedentary jobs. If you have a […]
What’s Causing My Upper Back Pain?
Upper back pain can occur due to a variety of reasons, such as sudden injury, trauma, poor posture, or some kind of strain. It is one of the most common complaints from patients ,especially those who have desk jobs. Upper back pain is usually accompanied by shoulder and neck pain. The discomfort stems from muscular […]
Back Pain from Exercising
Lower back pain is considered one of the most common widespread musculoskeletal ailments. But did you know that regular stretching and exercise can help alleviate and even prevent back pain? To fully enjoy the benefits of exercise, make sure to always keep your back supported and aligned throughout the regimen. This reduces any possible stress […]
