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Exercise:  Light to moderate exercise may help improve blood and oxygen flow to muscles and reduce stress. Heat and/or cold application:  Applying heat and/or cold regularly to a sore area via a safe mechanism (such as hot or cold packs that have temperature limits built in to prevent burning or freezing skin) can be veryContinue reading “Non-drug treatments for chronic pain”

Pain in the lumbosacral area (lower part of the back) is the primary symptom of low back pain. The pain may radiate down the front, side, or back of your leg, or it may be confined to the low back. The pain may become worse with activity. Occasionally, the pain may be worse at nightContinue reading “Low Back Pain Symptoms and Signs”

Common symptoms of upper and middle back pain are: A dull, burning, or sharp pain. Muscle tightness or stiffness. More serious symptoms that need to be treated right away include: Weakness in your arms or legs. Numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, chest, or belly. Loss of bowel or bladder control.

Upper and middle back pain can occur anywhere from the base of your neck to the bottom of your rib cage. Your ribs attach to a long, flat bone in the center of the chest called the sternum and attach to and wrap around your back. If a nerve in this area is pinched, irritated, orContinue reading “What is upper and middle back pain?”

The most common types of mild to moderate neck pain usually respond well to self-care within two or three weeks. If neck pain persists, your doctor might recommend other treatments. Medications Your doctor might prescribe stronger pain medicine than what you can get over-the-counter, as well as muscle relaxants and tricyclic antidepressants for pain relief.Continue reading “Treatment of Neck Pain”

Neck pain is a common complaint. Neck muscles can be strained from poor posture — whether it’s leaning over your computer or hunching over your workbench. Osteoarthritis also is a common cause of neck pain. Rarely, neck pain can be a symptom of a more serious problem. Seek medical care if your neck pain isContinue reading “Overview of Neck Pain”

Your neck is flexible and supports the weight of your head, so it can be vulnerable to injuries and conditions that cause pain and restrict motion. Neck pain causes include: Muscle strains.  Overuse, such as too many hours hunched over your computer or smartphone, often triggers muscle strains. Even minor things, such as reading inContinue reading “Causes of Neck Pain”

Neck pain can feel like any of the following: Stiff neck that makes turning the head difficult Sharp or stabbing pain in one spot Soreness or tenderness in a general area Pain that radiates down into the shoulders, arms, or fingers; or radiates up into the head In some cases, other symptoms associated with the neck pain areContinue reading “Neck Pain Range of Symptoms”

Chill it.   “Even though the warmth feels good because it helps cover up the pain and it does help relax the muscles, the heat actually inflames the inflammatory processes,” she says. After 48 hours, you can switch to heat if you prefer. Keep moving. “Our spines are like the rest of our body — they’reContinue reading “Manage Low Back Pain at Home”

Not all leg pain derived from low back problems presents the same way. Some typical descriptions of leg pain and accompanying symptoms include: Burning pain.  Some leg pain is experienced as a searing pain that at times radiates from the low back or buttocks down the leg, or it may present as intermittent pain thatContinue reading “Leg Pain Symptoms and Descriptions”