Why do I get these back spasms? Muscle cramps in back – Tight and painful lower back muscles A muscle spasm or muscle cramp is a spontaneous, uncontrollable and abnormal contraction of a muscle, with either no stimulation to cause it or a rather small one like a shift of body with or

Muscle relaxers for pain management: Drug side effects and risks  Prescription and over the counter muscle relaxants for back pain relief Muscle relaxers are helpful when strong muscle spasm and severe back and neck pain start after injury or arthritic flare up. In these cases the tig

Massage therapy and deep tissue massage Neck and back massage for pain relief As you will soon see, it is simple, easy and effective to self-administer or guide someone who is helping you with either massage therapy or deep tissue massage. This discussion will be all you need to get s

What is degenerative disc disease?  –  Degenerative bone disease  Do I have degenerative disc disease?  –  Degenerative disk disease Degenerative disc disease is not only a very common cause of low back pain (lumbar disc disease) and neck pain (cervical disc disease); it is also one o

Why do I have so much lower back pain and sciatica? What causes lower back pain? The spine is an intricate and complex supporting structure composed of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and discs. The discs are cartilage-like pads found between vertebrae that act as cushions and to i

What is lumbago? What is the difference between low back pain, lumbar pain and lumbago?  Lumbago definition Lumbago is simply another term for a non-specific low back pain or discomfort that occurs in the lumbar portion of the spine, ranging from mild to severe, sharp to dull, occasio

What is the best torticollis treatment? Torticollis, wry neck, stiff neck all the same Torticollis definition Torticollis, or wry neck, is an uncomfortable condition that can occur from before birth to anytime into adulthood, associated with muscle spasm of major postural muscles of t

What are the best lower back stretches? Best back stretches for lower back pain A series of good low back stretches is an easy and effective way to help a sore back and keep it from hurting in the future.  Even if you have a bad low back that is bothered by arthritis and tight muscles

The chiropractor and the chiropractic adjustment What is chiropractic care? Chiropractic care is a method of health care that focuses on manually correcting misalignment (chiropractic adjustment) of bones (subluxations) that as a consequence cause a large series of health problems, es

How can I get rid of pain between shoulder blades? Upper back pain relief Middle or upper back pain can occur anywhere from the base of the neck to the bottom of the rib cage just above the lumbar spine of the low back.  It is very common to have pain between the shoulders but also ra