Are my muscle spasms from fibromyalgia or something else? A doctor explains

Muscle spasm, muscle cramp or Charlie horse?  What is the difference? Before discussing muscle spasms and fibromyalgia, here is a description of a few overlapping and synonymous terms: Muscle spasm – a sudden, painful, involuntary and prolonged contraction of a Continue reading Are my muscle spasms from fibromyalgia or something else? A doctor explains

7 Best back exercises and stretches for relief of muscle spasms and pain

Lower back stretches and exercises for muscle soreness and lower back spasms Low back pain can make even small daily activities like getting dressed, bathing or going to the bathroom feel like they are impossible to do. Prompt and thorough Continue reading 7 Best back exercises and stretches for relief of muscle spasms and pain

18 ways to improve posture, have less back pain and more energy now

Exercises, ideas and tricks to improve posture, feel better all over This article presents practical strategies and ideas for the person who is serious about finding ways to improve posture and feel better. Using just a few of the wide Continue reading 18 ways to improve posture, have less back pain and more energy now

Doctor’s 21 tips to improve posture and relieve back pain now

Ideas and tricks to get good posture This article is for the person who is serious about correcting posture problems; many practical ideas to develop good posture. The following is wide variety of interesting and helpful suggestions to improve your Continue reading Doctor’s 21 tips to improve posture and relieve back pain now

Is it bad to crack your back? A chiropractor answers

Dr. Lumbago, My mother who is 68 years of age goes to her chiropractor a few times a year when her headaches and low back pain start to bother her.  She has always been a very active woman having grown Continue reading Is it bad to crack your back? A chiropractor answers

A doctor explains how a pinched nerve in the back causes sciatica pain in the leg

Hi Dr. Lumbago, I hope you have some answers for me. Sometimes I have pain in my lower back, and sometimes it goes down my butt and into the back part of my upper leg or thigh and ends about Continue reading A doctor explains how a pinched nerve in the back causes sciatica pain in the leg

Back doctor discusses 29 important ways to relieve lower back pain

Low back pain can be relieved, improved or eliminated by making a few personal changes and using simple procedures that are outlined in this list of 29 tactics. Lower back pain is such a common complaint that chances are you Continue reading Back doctor discusses 29 important ways to relieve lower back pain

A doctor explains away the mystery of fibromyalgia, and how to get help now

Dr. Lumbago, I hope you can help me.  I have had pains all over my body for a long time, actually since around the time right after my 2nd child was born when I was 28 years old. People think Continue reading A doctor explains away the mystery of fibromyalgia, and how to get help now