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Back Pain Relief (General)

Learn about common back pain relief techniques including: Exercises, Stretches, and Self massage.

Tailbone Pain When Sitting – DIY Relief & Exercises

By: and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH and Dr. Nicole Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSCS, Last Updated: July 3, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

If you’ve ever felt pain in your tailbone while sitting, you’ve experienced what is known as Coccydynia (medical term).

Tailbone pain (Coccydynia) is a painful condition that can be debilitating in some cases. While tailbone pain can be annoying and disruptive to your life, most cases resolve within a few weeks to months.[1] In the meantime, there are a variety of things you can try to minimize your symptoms, which we will outline below. [Read more…] about Tailbone Pain When Sitting – DIY Relief & Exercises

Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc Exercises To Avoid

By: and Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: July 3, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

According to this research article The most common source of low back pain in individuals is degenerative disc disease and herniated disc in the low back.[1]

In our 7 safe exercises for herniated disc article we cover some of the exercises we recommend for you to try, but in this article (below) we list several herniated disc exercises to avoid, as well as some of the main activities one should not do with a herniated disc. Please note, these are applicable to a bulging disc also. [Read more…] about Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc Exercises To Avoid

3 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises

By: , Last Updated: March 5, 2020

In today’s video I (Leon) show 3 easy Thoracic Mobility Exercises that you can do at home or at the office.

The Thoracic spine refers to the Upper back and mid back area – which often gets really tight.

This study found that Thoracic Kyphosis (Hunched posture) increases with age – Especially after 40 years of age.

And another study noted that as we age our Thoracic spines lose mobility in all directions. [Read more…] about 3 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises

Lumbar Facet Joint Pain – Treatment & Exercises

By: , Last Updated: July 4, 2023, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Lumbar Facet joint syndrome can be a significant source of lower back pain, accounting for 15% to 45% of lower back pain.[1][3]

While lumbar facet joint syndrome cannot be reversed, research has shown that exercise, certain lifestyle changes, and management of back pain with conservative treatment methods, including rest, ice, heat and over-the-counter medications, can help to control symptoms and improve quality of life. [Read more…] about Lumbar Facet Joint Pain – Treatment & Exercises