The left side of my upper back and neck are consistently crick-y, cracky and tight. Once in a while it's painful, but at all hours of the day, I can stretch the muscles and bones in the area and get some clicky sounds. Can you recommend ways that I can alleviate this? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2008 - 11 answers
Sometimes when I stretch my back, it kind of pops and hurts sharply, what's up with that? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 3 answers
A friend has a serious back injury and I want to help him negotiate the maze of advice he will face. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 8 answers
Are there alternatives to the lotus position for classic meditation that don't leave the back unsupported? I've found that sitting in an unsupported position, or in a chair that doesn't have a seat back, ends up making my back ache rather strongly. I've thought about investigating meditation (and looking into the more classical, early practices), but have wondered if there's a "kosher" (accepted in the discipline) way of doing the more classical meditations while having your back completely supported (by lying on the ground, or doing it in a chair, or what have you).
posted on Apr 24, 2008 - 15 answers
Intense lower back pain on the left side. It's also painful down the side of my left leg. After being stiff and mostly inactive this winter I was doing some deep knee beds and intense hamstring stretches, now I'm in a huge amount of pain. My health insurance has a hefty deductible and am hoping to avoid the doctor's office. Any ideas on what to do to relieve the pain?
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 19 answers
My mother recently traded in a 2004 Subrau Outback and bought a 2007 model of the same car a few weeks ago. She loved the car when test driving and was very happy with it for the first few weeks. Now she is finding that it is aggravating her back problems and causing her extreme amounts of pain. She has tried adjusting the seat in all ways and even called her doctor (who wasn't much help, so she's going to try to talk to someone else) [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 12 answers
Is intense back pain when I sneeze an indicator of a serious spinal problem? [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 9 answers
Does anyone have any experience using inversion tables to treat back pain? Do they work? Bonus: any credible studies you know about or can find discussing the use/pros/cons of inversion tables? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 8 answers
Help me with this mystery pain (long post, sorry) [more inside]
posted on Nov 27, 2007 - 11 answers
What are your experiences with non-surgical alternatives to a herniated lower back disc? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2007 - 12 answers
I hurt my lower back playing tennis. Help! [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 14 answers
I seem to have had kidney stones continuously since January. Should I be going to my doctor? And how do you manage to collect them for analysis? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2007 - 8 answers
Does anyone know of a back cushion that heats the entire back rather than just the lower back? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2007 - 3 answers
How can I learn to sleep better, so I don't constantly wake up with back pain? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 23 answers
What is wrong with my back? It hurts MUCH during the night, gets better during the day. Yes I will see a doctor. [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2007 - 13 answers
Let me preface this question by saying that I work in retail. More specifically, I work in a slightly smaller than K-Mart national chain big-box store specializing in low quality clothing and home crap. Anywayz: I fell at work. Actually what happens was that the entire back wall of the checkout lane I was using fell as I was leaning against it and took me with it. Yes. Best day ever. What do I do?
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posted on May 5, 2007 - 19 answers
Help me find some relief. Injured my back years ago in a bicycle accident and the chronic pain is getting old. Long explanation inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 10 answers 
Should I keep this ergonomic chair or return it? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2007 - 9 answers
Weird, pinch-y lower back pain. What's causing it and how can I make it go away? [more inside]
posted on Feb 25, 2007 - 10 answers
Back Pain - It's a weekend, and my chiropractor only works tue/thurs in my area filter.
I have no idea what I did to deserve this, but I went to the gym for the first time in 2 mos last wednesday (I had been going religiously m/w/f for 8 months working up my running.. i was doing 10 minute miles for 30 minutes before..) because I broke my toe at a company event. I did a decent workout (2.2 mi in 30 min, rest, stretch, then free weights). I felt fine afterwards - no pain, no problems at all. [more inside]
posted on Oct 14, 2006 - 14 answers
Looking for people who have experienced forward head posture problems. [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2006 - 13 answers
does anyone out there have any experience with the swopper chair? [more inside]
posted on Jul 27, 2006 - 5 answers
How can I reduce back pain while driving? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 11 answers
Is the Alexander Technique useful for posture and back pain? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 10 answers
I fell on slipper stairs and hurt my back. ouch! [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2005 - 13 answers
Wondering if anyone has herniated a disc in the lower lumbar spine. If so, how long did it take to heal? What did you do to alleviate the pain? I have had pain for 2 years now and am wondering if I should have surgery, or what other routes I should take to get rid of the pain. Any suggestions?
posted on Apr 20, 2005 - 13 answers
Why do my lower back muscles contract when I am cold? It is uncontrollable and often causes pain. Is there anything I can do to train the muscles to relax? Would having a stronger lower back make it worse or better?
posted on Dec 31, 2003 - 3 answers
