How to Use Tennis Balls for DIY Lower Back Pain Massage

By: Darren Riccio, MSPT, COMT, CFT, CWT | May 27, 2020

Tennis ball massages are easy to perform and can help relieve tension and improve flexibility in your muscle and nervous tissues. Here are 3 ways to use tennis balls to alleviate lower back pain and sciatica.

11 Ways to Indulge Your Spine

By: Zinovy Meyler, DO | Apr 23, 2020

Treat your spine to several of these 11 indulgences to help relieve back pain and make your daily activities more comfortable and less painful.

11 Ways to Keep Gardening with Back Pain

By: Zinovy Meyler, DO | Apr 23, 2020

If you love gardening, keep up your hobby by following these simple tips and adaptations to minimize back pain during long periods of planting.

Sciatica Pain During Pregnancy

By: Larry Parker, MD | Apr 22, 2020

Sciatica is uncommon during pregnancy and may be the symptom of an underlying medical condition. Learn about how sciatica may occur in pregnancy, a common pregnancy-related pain that mimics sciatica, and effective tips for symptom relief.

Sciatica Treatment at Home

By: Zinovy Meyler, DO | Apr 21, 2020

Learn about general and condition-specific treatments that you can try at home to relieve your sciatica symptoms.

14 Natural Pain Relievers

By: Mary George, MD | Apr 15, 2020

Learn about 14 natural, easy, inexpensive, and effective methods that have the potential for reducing chronic pain.

Using An Exercise Ball to Rehab Your Back

By: Darren Riccio, MSPT, COMT, CFT, CWT | Mar 27, 2020

Low back injuries often restrict movement and lead to the weakening of low back muscles. Exercise balls are a great option for a gentle core-strengthening program that can stabilize the muscles surrounding the spine and help prevent future injury.