Chronic back pain is pain that lasts for three months and is longer. This type of pain can occur for a variety of reasons, including spinal arthritis, aging, disc problems, and myofascial pain syndrome.
How do you tell if you have a herniated disc or just back pain? One telltale sign is the location of the pain. The pain from a herniated disc is usually felt in the lumbar spine – that is the lower part of your spine.
Have you been living with low back pain? Then get started on a physical therapy treatment plan!
It is no secret that pregnancy takes quite the toll on your body. It is normal for expecting mothers to experience musculoskeletal aches and pains, and one of the most commonly reported areas of discomfort is the back. In fact, most expecting mothers experience back pain, usually during the second half of their pregnancy. Fortunately, physical therapy treatments can help relieve your undesirable back pain so you can get back to comfortably doing what matters most – preparing for your new bundle of joy.