Back Pain and Neck Pain Blog

Your spine can produce several types of sounds, called crepitus. Depending on the cause, crepitus can be normal or indicate an underlying problem.

Learn about 2 proven remedies to protect your sciatic nerve and prevent sciatica in the short and long term.

Learn the correct way to ease your neck and upper back pain using a foam roller.

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is often overlooked while diagnosing lower back pain disorders. This joint is located deep inside your pelvis and bears tremendous weight—making it vulnerable to chronic pain problems.

Ice therapy is easy to use and can effectively alleviate acute sciatica pain. It is important to understand how to use therapy: where to place the ice pack and for how long.

A massage can provide soothing, healing, and rejuvenating benefits when you have lower back pain. Learn more about the specific muscles to focus on—your quadratus lumborum and your gluteus medius for the best results.

Inadequate sleep can trigger several health problems and make your existing aches and pains worse. Learn about 11 proven tips that can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Avoid activities that involve bending, twisting, lifting, and exercise with jarring motions to prevent herniated disc pain from becoming worse.

A neck muscle spasm can be painful and cause neck stiffness. Try these tips to find relief.

The combination of a headache with neck pain can be especially frustrating. Here are some quick tips to start finding pain relief and when to seek medical attention.