Inflammatory Back Pain

What is inflammatory back pain?

February 3rd, 2021

Inflammatory, or nonmechanical, back pain is a condition that’s not related to mechanical issues with the joints or discs in your spine. Instead, this type of pain is caused by inflammation within your bones.  Nonmechanical back pain is also known as ankylosing spondylitis, and it’s estimated that about 300,000 Americans suffer from this condition. A

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pain when sitting

Why do I experience pain when sitting?

January 2nd, 2021

We all think of sitting as a way to rest and give the feet a break. But what about when sitting becomes a cause of pain? This is more common than you might think. Pain when sitting affects 4 out of 5 adults at some point in their lives.  So, why does this happen? Why

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tight lower back

Five tips for preventing a tight lower back

January 1st, 2021

Occasional instances of a tight lower back is not necessarily connected to something serious. However, you need to pay attention to your body and work on reducing and preventing tension in your lower back. If it keeps happening on a regular basis, it could lead to something more serious. Tightness in the lower back can

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