http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-pain-blog.html The Lower Back Pain Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the lower-back-pain-toolkit.com web site. Read the latest updates and subscribe here. en-us lower back pain Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:23 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:23 GMT lower-back-pain-toolkit.com http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pain.html In order to understand your back problem you need to understand a little about pain. Contains information about up to date thinking about pain and what influences it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:23 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-early-pregnancy.html Back pain early pregnancy is common. Pregnancy causes a change in hormone levels. Iin particular a hormone called relaxin is released.This affects your ligaments and can lead to back pain. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:49 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pregnancy-and-back-pain.html Pregnancy and back pain go hand in hand, up to 50 percent of pregnant women will develop back or sacroiliac joint pain. Read some tips on how to avoid getting sacroiliac joint problems. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:10 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-in-pregnancy.html Pelvic and back pain in pregnancy are very common problems. Read an outline of some of the common causes for this type of problem. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:30:25 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/Lower-back-pain-in-pregnancy.html A new study published in Nature sheds some new light on lower back pain in pregnancy by studying the evolution of the human spine. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:25:06 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pregnancy-back-pain.html As many as 50 percent of pregnant women get back pain. Pregnancy back pain problems can be avoided and this illustrated section explains why women get back pain and how to manage it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:22:21 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/physical-fitness.html A discussion of the benefits of physical fitness for lower back pain. If you lack physical fitness you are more likely to get back pain than someone who takes some regular exercise. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:14:52 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/Lower-back-pain-Treatment.html Lower back pain treatment varies according to how long you have had the symptoms. Written by a physiotherapist this section contains current information on lower back pain treatment and explains the difference between acute and chronic pain. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:45:17 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lumbar-spine-mri.html Lumbar spine MRI is often offered to people with lower back pain but recently published guidelines suggest that it is not always needed. Find out when it is a good idea to get further tests. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:44:06 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treating-lower-back-pain.html Not all back pain treatments work. Find out which ones to avoid when treating lower back pain. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:40:50 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treatment-for-lower-back-pain.html The types of treatment for lower back pain that are most likely to help Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:37:12 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treatment-for-back-pain.html What the experts think about the best treatment for back pain and what should be avoided Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:33:04 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pain-symptoms.html Does having faith reduce your back pain symptoms. A recent study tried to find out. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:17:15 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-injection.html A back pain injection is often offered to people with longstanding back pain, but does it help. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:14:39 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/epidural-steroid-injections.html Epidural steroid injections are commonly offered to people suffering with lower back pain. This study looked at whether they reduced the need for spinal surgery. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:57:39 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatic-back-pain.html This is my 6th week with sciatica. It is caused by a massive left paracentral disc extrusion on L5/S1 (there are also degenerative changes there), and Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:11:35 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/muscle-imbalance.html I have been suffering from gradually worsening sciatica symptoms; I have tried physiotherapy,acupuncture,osteopathy and so far I have had no Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:55:51 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/treatment-of-sciatica.html There are many conflicting ideas on the treatment of sciatica and it can get very confusing if you have this problem. See some readers suggestions here. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:48:48 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/importance-of-posture.html Dont underestimate the importance of posture - stooped posture or sustained poor positions can lead to lower back pain. It is such a simple thing to change and it can make a huge difference to the way you feel. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:58:44 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/posture-exercises.html A recent study looked to see if posture exercises using the Alexander Technique were helpful for people with chronic lower back pain. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:54:34 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/human-spine.html Many people think that the human spine is weak or vulnerable.Look closely at the spine and see how tough it is and how well designed it is to do its job. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:38:25 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lordosis.html Lordosis is a term used to describe a curve in your spine - it is not a disease or spinal problem. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:36:56 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/spinal-cord-anatomy.html An illustrated review of spinal cord anatomy and its importance in lower back pain. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:26:25 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-pain-sciatica.html Lower back pain sciatica is a common problem although only 5 percent of people with back pain have sciatica it can be very severe and disabling if you do have it. Read all about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sciatica. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:58:58 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/herniated-spinal-disc.html A herniated spinal disc is caused when the central contents of the disc escape out of the disc. It is important to know there is a difference between a disc bulge and a disc prolapse. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:57:09 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/pinched-sciatic-nerve-symptoms.html Pinched sciatic nerve symptoms often include pain, weakness and altered feelings in the legs but not always back pain. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:55:11 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/mckenzie-exercise-program.html The McKenzie exercise program involves identifying certain sub-groups of patients with lower back pain and prescribing exercises based upon those findings.But does it work? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:13:36 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/exercise-for-sciatica.html This exercise for sciatica may be helpful in the early stages. See an illustration of this exercise. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:12:51 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatica-and-physical-therapy.html If you have sciatica and physical therapy is recommended this is what you can expect. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:12:18 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-kidney.html If you have lower back pain kidney problems may indeed be causing it.This page outlines the differences and what to look out for. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:19:01 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/left-side-back-pain.html If you have left side back pain you may have non-specific lower back pain. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:47:01 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-exercise.html Lower back exercise suggestions to help you strengthen core stability training.Illustrated with clear diagrams and containing step by step instructions. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:55:25 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/low-back-exercise.html An illustrated guide containing a low back exercise for core stability training to improve muscle control in lower back pain. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:53:19 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/core-stabilization.html An illustrated core stabilization exercise to improve the strength of the trunk muscles. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:44:49 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/core-stability-training.html Finding a neutral spine position is important when you are practicing core stability training.This exercise shows you how to do that in kneeling. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:44:07 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/core-stability-exercises.html These illustrated core stability exercises get you used to finding the mid point or neutral point between a fully arched back and a fully flattened one. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:42:38 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/exercises-for-lower-back-pain.html A illustrated guide to exercises for lower back pain that will show you some core stability exercises. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:38:41 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/relieve-back-pain.html With more treatments and tests developed to relieve back pain over the last 10 years you would expect our care of back pain to be better than it used to be. A new study casts doubt. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:58:58 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-pain-exercise.html If you have simple lower back pain, exercise may be a helpful way to manage it.Learn why and find out what sort of exercises may help. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:07:23 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-pain-during-pregnancy.html Up to 50 percent of women will experience lower back pain during pregnancy. Braces and supports are often offered but do they work? Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:01:22 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/exercises-for-sciatica.html Not all exercises for sciatica are helpful; this one works for some and not others. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:58:04 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/home-treatment-for-sciatica.html Home treatment for sciatica - if you have recently been diagnosed with sciatica here are some things you can do at home to help yourself. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:57:36 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatica-exercises.html Sciatica exercises are sometimes helpful for pain relief. If you are sure you have sciatica and if you are sure that you have no worrying symptoms then these exercises for sciatica may help. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:56:54 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatica-exercise.html This sciatica exercise can sometimes be helpful. See this video demonstration to see how it should be done. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:56:01 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/severe-lower-back-pain.html Severe lower back pain problems can be caused by compression of the cauda equina. This page outlines the symptoms. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:55:35 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatica-symptoms.html Usually sciatica symptoms are felt along the distribution of the nerve or in other words in the area that the nerve supplies. This means that sciatica is often felt as leg pain. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:54:52 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/sciatica-causes.html Sciatica causes back and leg pain but it is actually relatively uncommon. Only 5 of you will have true sciatica. Sciatic back pain is caused by an irritation of the sciatic nerve. This irritation is usually caused by a disc bulge. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:53:52 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/Disc-spinal-cord.html The spinal disc is possibly one of the most misunderstood parts of the human spine. Read the truth about it here. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:52:36 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/lower-back-and-hip-pain.html It is not at all uncommon for someone to have lower back and hip pain. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:05:24 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-toolkit.com/back-pain-symptoms.html Lower back pain symptoms can be felt in the low back but also in the hips and legs. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:03:47 GMT