Piriformis stretch

Two beneficial herniated disc physical therapy exercises

November 5th, 2019

Herniated discs are particularly common in the lower back. When a disc herniates, the inner material pokes out through a rip in the outer disc layer, and this herniated material can rub against or pinch a nerve. Often, a herniated disc can lead to a condition called sciatica. This can cause you to feel pain

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Pulled Muscle in Middle Back

This is the most commonly pulled middle back muscle

November 3rd, 2019

There are several muscles in the middle back, and this part of your back runs from the base of your neck to the bottom of the ribs. Pulling or straining a muscle in the middle back can be a painful issue, and it’s a common source of back pain. It can keep you from doing

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Sudden Lower Back Pain Causes

These three issues can cause sudden lower back pain

August 2nd, 2019

You’ve just finished up a jog, and you suddenly feel a pain in your lower back. You bend over to lift a box, and pain abruptly sears through your lower spine. If these scenarios sound like ones you’ve been through, then you may be wondering what’s causing your sudden lower back pain. Here are three

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