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Should I Rest or Stay Active When My Back Hurts? Back pain can make even simple movement feel uncomfortable. So, should you rest or stay active with back pain? For most people with uncomplicated back pain, staying appropriately active is generally more helpful than prolonged bed...

Do I Need an X-Ray or MRI for Back Pain? If you're experiencing back pain, it's understandable to wonder, “Do I need an X-ray or MRI for my back pain?” You may be worried that something is damaged, or perhaps you've had back pain before and...

  Headache Exercises: What Works for Headache Relief? The best  headache exercises for pain relief are usually simple, regular and matched to the person. Walking, gentle neck mobility, upper-back exercises and general strengthening can help many people, while the right program depends on the type and cause...

Neck Headaches: Is Your Neck Causing Your Headaches? Yes, your neck can be the source of your headaches. These are known as cervicogenic headaches or, more simply, neck headaches. They occur when joints, muscles or nerves in the upper neck send pain signals to the brain,...

Sciatica Recovery Time: How Long Does It Take to Heal? Most cases of sciatica improve significantly within 4 to 12 weeks. However, sciatica recovery time varies depending on the cause, severity of symptoms, overall health and how quickly appropriate treatment begins. One of the first questions patients...

Sciatica Causes: Why Your Sciatica Keeps Returning Most recurrent sciatica causes are due toongoing stress on the lower back, pelvis or sciatic nerve rather than a new injury every time. The key to long-term improvement is identifying the factors that repeatedly irritate the nerve and making...

The Simple Daily 5 Steps to Stop Your Back Pain Coming Back A practical guide to building a stronger, more reliable back By Greg Conlan Northcote Chiropractic “when trust and experience matter” Recurrent Back Pain - Introduction If you have recurrent back pain, you are not alone. Many people experience the same frustrating...

Recurrent Back Pain Prevention: How to Stop Back Pain Coming Back The most effective recurrent back pain prevention strategy is simple: 1. Stay active 2. Maintain strength 3. Manage daily load. If you only react to pain instead of preparing your body, back pain will likely return. Why does...

Recurrent Back Pain Exercises: What to Do at Home to Stop Flare-Ups The best recurrent back pain exercises focus on three things: [caption id="attachment_2816" align="alignright" width="300"] Home Exercises That Work[/caption] 1.Restoring movement 2. Building strength and 3. Improving endurance. Done consistently, these exercises reduce flare-ups and help you trust...

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