http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain-blog.html Stay up-to-date with the most recent additions to Lower Back Pain Answers: THE Alternative Resource for Lower Back Pain Solutions en-us lower back pain Fri, 18 May 2012 01:59:13 GMT Fri, 18 May 2012 01:59:13 GMT lower-back-pain-answers.com http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/about-site-author.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/about-site-author.html Biographical information about Stephen O'Dwyer, CNMT, the site author of Lower-back-pain-answers.com. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:56:54 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain-answers-newsletter.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain-answers-newsletter.html Each month the Back Answers newsletter focuses on new topic related to back pain relief. 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Fri, 18 May 2012 01:50:47 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/stretching-videos.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/stretching-videos.html The most comprehensive source of FREE stretching videos on the web, specifically designed to relieve lower back pain. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:49:31 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/back-surgery-alternatives.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/back-surgery-alternatives.html A huge variety of back surgery alternatives are available including preventive remedies and treatment options. Surgery and pain-killers are not the only option. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:48:27 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/types-of-lower-back-surgery.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/types-of-lower-back-surgery.html There are many types of lower back surgery now available, so a detailed understanding of the options and alternatives is essential for positive outcomes. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:46:12 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/abdominal-exercises.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/abdominal-exercises.html An extremely gentle but profoundly effective set of abdominal exercises for strengthening the core muscles of the body. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:45:00 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sciatica-exercises.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sciatica-exercises.html Videos and photos of extremely effective sciatica exercises designed to relieve lower back, gluteal, and leg pain. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:44:05 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/stress.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/stress.html There's a powerful relationship between stress and lower back pain. Learn how a vicious cycle gets set up in the body and what you can do to relieve it. Fri, 18 May 2012 01:00:42 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/iliopsoas.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/iliopsoas.html The iliopsoas muscle is frequently an overlooked source of lower back and hip pain. But targeted stretching, strengthenging, and somatic movement therapy can resolve this issue. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:58:59 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-and-hip-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-and-hip-pain.html Lower back and hip pain are often experienced simultaneously. Here are six common but frequently overlooked causes at the root of the problem. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:57:29 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/back-pain-treatment.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/back-pain-treatment.html Back pain treatment options that your physician may not be aware of are listed here. Understanding the choices is essential to becoming pain free. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:55:14 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/back-pain-remedies.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/back-pain-remedies.html Provided here is an excellent index of lower back pain remedies. Many of them are also appropriate for middle back pain and upper back pain. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:54:08 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/cause-of-lower-back-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/cause-of-lower-back-pain.html To understand the underlying cause of lower back pain, it's essential to evaluate the overall structural balance of the body. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:51:42 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain.html Understanding 4 essential realities about your body greatly improves your chances of achieving relief for lower back pain. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:43:26 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sciatica.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sciatica.html Pain down the buttocks and leg can be caused by sciatic nerve compression, commonly called sciatica. But this type of pain can also be caused by trigger points. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:33:49 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sciatica-home-treatment.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sciatica-home-treatment.html These sciatica home treatment methods can effectively eliminate your sciatic nerve pain symptoms. Videos for stretching and self-compression techniques. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:32:16 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/sacroiliac-joint-dysfunction.html Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction is often confused with sciatica because symptoms can be similar. But pain in the sacroiliac joint is a distinct problem requiring different treatment. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:49 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/trigger-points.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/trigger-points.html Myofascial trigger points are one of the most important yet misunderstood causes of lower back pain and sciatica. Relieving them requires gentle skill. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:29:29 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/stretching-exercises.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/stretching-exercises.html A comprehensive set of stretching exercises to relieve lower back pain and rejuvenate the whole body. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:23:58 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/benefits-of-stretching.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/benefits-of-stretching.html When we unlock the power of overall flexibility, the dynamic benefits of stretching can be ours. Here's my top 10 list of benefits... Wed, 16 May 2012 19:21:41 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hamstring-stretches.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hamstring-stretches.html Videos of the most effective hamstring stretches you'll find anywhere to relieve lower back pain and rejuvenate the whole body. Featuring Active Isolated Stretching. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:17:45 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hip-stretches.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hip-stretches.html Videos of the best, most comprehensive hip stretches, an essential component in relieving lower back pain. Follow a complete hip stretching series. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:25 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-stretches.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-stretches.html Videos and photos of extremely effective lower back stretches designed to relieve lower back pain and sciatica symptoms. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:11:46 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/one-sided-lower-back-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/one-sided-lower-back-pain.html One-sided lower back pain can mean the body is off the center line of gravity. This leads to postural distortion, one of the five primary causes of lower back pain. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:27:43 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/tight-leg-muscles.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/tight-leg-muscles.html Tight leg muscles, especially the long muscles such as the hamstrings and adductors, can fix the pelvis. This can exert significant pressure on the lower back. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:20:23 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/feeling-much-better.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/feeling-much-better.html Dear Stephen O'Dwyer, I can not find words to tell you how grateful I am! You literally saved my life from every day and every night pain. It all started Mon, 14 May 2012 03:01:38 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hip-and-groin-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hip-and-groin-pain.html I am a 55 year old woman. About 10 years ago I began having pain deep on my hip in the middle of the night. Sometimes it was my left hip, other times my Sat, 12 May 2012 11:20:34 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/frustrated-with-my-doctorswondering-if-im-crazy.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/frustrated-with-my-doctorswondering-if-im-crazy.html I have been suffering from low back pain on the right side for about 10 years now. I thought at first that it was just due to bad posture. I have always Sat, 12 May 2012 11:17:42 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/finally-an-answer.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/finally-an-answer.html I'm in my mid 50’s, female, very small & fit, active, quite strong. 25 years ago a chiropractor pulled on my right leg. I not only FELT it like a bullet, Sat, 12 May 2012 10:59:15 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/index.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/index.html Relieve Your Lower Back Pain NOW with free videos of stretching, strengthening, & somatic movement therapy. Fri, 11 May 2012 13:45:38 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/multiple-diagnoses-pain-before-and-after-hip-arthroscopy.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/multiple-diagnoses-pain-before-and-after-hip-arthroscopy.html In January of 2011, while at work, I experienced a shooting pain in my left buttock (which I did not understand at the time was really part of my hip). Fri, 04 May 2012 17:14:26 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/gluteal-stretches.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/gluteal-stretches.html Gluteal stretches are essential for relieving and maintaining a healthy, relaxed, pain-free back. Here are several easy and effective versions. Tue, 01 May 2012 13:14:45 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/distance-runner-hip-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/distance-runner-hip-pain.html I am a collegiate distance runner who has been out for 4.5 months. From December 20th to March 7th I was recovering from bilateral femoral stress fractures. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:42:19 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/dangerous-condition.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/dangerous-condition.html Sounds like me, I have the symptoms almost to the core of what you say can present. Dr. hasn't figured it out yet. Haven't had MRI yet but hoping for Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:36:20 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/terrible-time-walking.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/terrible-time-walking.html My present age is 57 and I am female and slim. About 7 yrs. ago, I was beginning to learn the banjo. I sat a lot holding this 17 lb. instrument while practicing Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:38:10 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/my-doctor-thinks-im-crazy.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/my-doctor-thinks-im-crazy.html I have suffered from both low back pain and pain between my shoulder blades for years. It all started when I was pregnant with my daughter about 4 years Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:32:41 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/diagnosed-with-psoas-syndrome.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/diagnosed-with-psoas-syndrome.html Back in September 2010 I jumped down from the back of a truck and injured my thigh. I did not realize it was serious until I could not stretch or do exercises Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:33:59 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/cordotomy.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/cordotomy.html Cordotomy is a surgical procedure performed on patients suffering from severe pain due to cancer and other incurable diseases. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:20:11 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hidden-prankster-sufferer.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/hidden-prankster-sufferer.html I think that I have this hidden prankster syndrome. I have suffered back pain for many many years. I have tried Pilates but some of the exercises made Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:11:36 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain-for-4-years.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/lower-back-pain-for-4-years.html I got pregnant with my daughter 4 years ago and about 8 weeks later my lower back pain started. I was in pain my entire pregnancy, unable to enjoy any Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:53:31 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/pain-and-weakness-in-my-right-leg.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/pain-and-weakness-in-my-right-leg.html  I'm not exactly sure how it happened, either by dead-lifting or by doing yoga. It started out as a little bit of tightness in my hips and general weakness Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:44:42 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/long-distance-driving-causing-pain.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/long-distance-driving-causing-pain.html I am a 54 mother of three teenage children. I am 5'2 tall and weigh about 8 stone (128 lbs I think). Until the children started at secondary school (45 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:33:22 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/herniated-disc.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/herniated-disc.html A thorough explanation of what a herniated disc is, how it causes pain, and why you might not have a herniated disc after all. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:01:01 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/create-your-own-website.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/create-your-own-website.html Create your own website with Site Build It!, the premier site-building, site-hosting, and site-marketing program. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:01:53 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/cramping-in-upper-thighs.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/cramping-in-upper-thighs.html I have been riding a stationary bike for over a year for a minimum of 45 minutes a day followed by sit-ups. I started to have extreme cramping in my upper Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:12:39 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/goodluck-to-me-my-iliopsoas-syndrome.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/goodluck-to-me-my-iliopsoas-syndrome.html I just read about this iliopsoas on your site and I think this is what I have. I've been suffering for 10 years now from this hip pain and every time I've Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:06:38 GMT http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/my-iliopsoas-dysfunction-discovery-and-yoga.html http://www.lower-back-pain-answers.com/my-iliopsoas-dysfunction-discovery-and-yoga.html I'm a 56 year old female. I have had chronic back pain for over a decade. I have been to many doctors and every time they found nothing. I had the usual Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:45:37 GMT