Finding solutions to your chronic pain and stress in the back can seem like an impossible task for some, but it really doesn’t need to be.  There are some simple and easy back pain tips ideas you can try right at home that can really help to alleviate if not completely eliminate your back pain.  Let’s take a look at some of these back pain treatment ideas and see if they won’t work for you. continue reading

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just take a pill or smear some type of ointment on your back and be free of pain and stiffness for good?  While there may be medications and topical solutions you can try for your pain, there are other homemade back pain remedies. continue reading

Article by Brad Walker. Brad is a leading stretching and sports injury consultant with nearly 20 years experience in the health and fitness industry. For more articles on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, please visit The Stretching Institute.

The Sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the sacrum and the iliac crest to support the spine and hips. This joint is small and strong, and held together by tough fibrous ligaments. It is subjected to twisting and compression forces during normal activities. Pain in this joint may be the result of injury or inflammation. The pain is similar to sciatica and other back pain issues. It is sometimes difficult to pinpoint the cause of the lower back pain. Treatments for sacroiliac joint pain may also serve as diagnostic tools. Treatments range from very invasive surgeries to non-invasive anti-inflammatory medications and exercise. Continue Reading »