Disc degeneration: Part of aging process Degenerative disc disease is a somewhat deceptive term because it is not really a disease and it is frequently used interchangeably with “bulging disc”.  This common problem of the spinal discs is absolutely not a disease and it is

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 I am making it up when I tell them how much I hurt all over, like it is something I say to ge

Dr. Lumbago, Here’s my story. I hope you can tell me what I should do. Last year, almost 14 months ago, I had an accident at work on a fork lift truck when another employee hit me with his fork lift truck that was going at a high rate of speed, and hit me from the side and I was throw

Exactly what is a migraine headache?  I get terrible headaches in the front and top part of my head that just kill me sometimes, and no one has been able to help me.  I was thinking that maybe these are migraines and I am causing them somehow by what I do, like what I drink or eat.  S

What is lumbar spondylosis?   Degenerative osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine Wear and tear arthritis of the low back Wear and tear osteoarthritis of the low back, or lumbar spondylosis, causes slightly different signs and  symptoms than osteoarthritis occurring in the neck.  This var

How does degenerative disc disease hurt my spine? – Degenerative bone disease  What can I do about degenerative disc disease?   Degenerative disk disease Although degenerative disc disease can cause spinal pain and other symptoms for a lifetime, the good news is that surgery is not us

Location of the sciatic nerve in relation to sciatica Where is the sciatic nerve? The sciatic nerve is largest, longest in widest nerve in humans and other animals that starts in the lower back, runs through the buttocks and down the leg into the foot, ending at the great toe. At its

Will acupuncture give me back pain relief with my arthritis?  Can I use acupuncture or acupressure for back and neck pain? According to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2002, acupuncture was used by an estimated 2.1 million U.S. adults, most of which was f

Sacroiliac joint pain (sacroiliac joint dysfunction) Best ways to get rid of SI joint pain (sacroiliac pain) Each person hast two sacroiliac joints, one on each side just below the waistline on the back side of the pelvis, not too far from the hip joint.  The sacroiliac joint lies nex

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