lower back pain Archives - Dr. Michael A. Castillo, MD

13 Dec 2018

Exercise Ball Therapy for Lower Back Pain

Chronic Pain Conditions, Therapies & Treatmentsback pain, chronic pain, exercise ball, exercise ball therapy, lower back pain

The exercise ball therapy is an exercise treatment option for back pain sufferers and is designed to help prevent or minimize further episodes of low back pain as part of a rehabilitation program. The exercise ball is effective in rehabilitation of the back because it strengthens and develops the core body muscles that help to stabilize the spine. With the exercise ball, also called a Swiss ball or physio ball, an element of instability is introduced to the exercise that one would not normally get in a floor exercise. The body responds naturally and automatically to this instability to keep balanced on the…

Lower Back Pain

Chronic Pain Conditions, Uncategorizedback pain, chronic pain, lower back pain, osteoarthritis, sciatica

While older adults can experience pain related to any of the conditions that also affect younger adults, individuals over age 60 are more likely to suffer from pain related to degeneration of the joints in the spine. Two of the most common causes of lower back pain in older adults include osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis. Symptoms: Lower back pain and stiffness that is the most pronounced in the morning and in the evening Includes any combination of the below symptoms: Pain that interrupts sleep Pain that is most pronounced first thing in the morning and again toward the end of the day Localized…

Stress Induced Lower Back Pain

Chronic Pain Conditions, Therapies & Treatmentsback pain, lower back pain, therapy

Stress. It’s something all of us experience during our lives. But did you know stress could be a contributing factor of lower back pain? Whether it’s changing the way we carry ourselves, maintaining some physical activity, or finding outlets for tension (work, relationships, etc.) it is important to take care of our backs. Taking care of our backs is always important, especially so in times of stress. Avoiding physical activity can negatively affect one’s back pain. Reduced activity is understandable when healing from any kind of pain. Complete inactivity can actually decondition your low back muscles, contributing to the amount…

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