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Thoracolumbar Fascia

Learn the definition of thoracolumbar fascia.

Latissimus Dorsi Muscle

Here is what the Latissimus dorsi can do for you and how to locate them on your back.

Yoga for Back Pain

Yoga is a mind/body exercise system that relieves back pain and neck pain and improves back and neck conditions. Chronic low back and neck injuries and pain can be helped with the right kind of yoga.

Yoga for Back Pain - Pelvic Tilts

Pelvic tilts are basic moves that develop postural muscles in the pelvis. Pelvic tilts develop posture by developing core stabilization.

Disability and the Arts

Disabled artists are invited to submit entries for a national exhibit called Destinations Anywhere, sponsored by VSA and Volkswagen.

The abdominal muscles - aka the ab muscles - are a group of 6 muscles - the rectus abdominus, the lateral oblique abdominals and the transverse abdominal that protect you from back and help your body posture. What are the abdominal muscles, what do they do and where are they located? This abdominal anatomy lesson will explain the 6 abdominal muscles from the transverse abdominus, to the obliques to the rectus abdominus.

Supine Spinal Twist and Back Pain

The yoga pose called supine spinal twist is a trunk rotation movement. Twisting the spine is not for everyone, especially if you have back pain. In particular, people with degenerative disk disease should be cautious.

Flexeril - Cyclobenzeprine

Flexeril, aka cyclobenzeprine, is a skeletal muscle relaxer that may help you recover from back pain due to a back injury. Learn about Flexeril and cyclobenzeprine.

Raloxifene - Evista - Osteoporosis and Bone Mineral Density Medicine

Raloxifene, brand name Evista is a medicine for osteoporosis that increases bone mineral density. Raloxifene, or Evista is a SERM - selective estrogen receptive modifier that not only increases bone mineral density, but also lowers cholesterol. Raloxifene, then, may contribute to a reduced risk of spinal fractures. However, scientists and doctors warn that although it reduces cholesterol, it still may not be safe to use in the treatment of heart disease.

What Type of Doctor Should You See for Back or Neck Pain?

The decision as to which type of doctor to see for your back or neck pain depends on what type of back pain you have and if you have been referred to a spine specialist.

Skeletal Muscle Relaxants - Carisoprodol - Soma - Rela - Vanadom

Carisoprodol - Soma, Rela and Vanadom - a profile of this type of skeletal muscle relaxer.

Overview of Back and Neck Pain Treatments

Back and neck pain treatments include surgery, chronic pain medication, alternative and integrative medicine for back and neck pain, therapeutic back exercises and more.

The History of Vioxx

With Cox-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx, Bextra, and Celebrex receiving some much press these days, what is the history and timeline of these pain relieving medications and their recalls?

Discectomy for Herniated Disc

Discectomy, such as microdiscectomy, is surgery for disc herniation. Learn about discectomy and microdiscectomy for disc herniation.

Cervical Kyphosis - Loss of Cervical Curve

Cervical kyphosis is a common diagnosis for a loss of the cervical curve. Sometimes cervical kyphosis causes neck pain.

Spondylolysis

Spondylolysis is a back injury that causes back pain. Spondylolysis is common with young competitive athletes, for example gymnasts and ballerinas. Spondylolysis can lead to spondylolisthesis. Spondylolysis can also occur in adults, especially those with lordosis.

Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition that causes pain and is often preceded by spondylolysis. Treatment of spondylolisthesis is to reduce back pain and stabilize the spine. Learn more about spondylolisthhesis and spondylolisthesis treatment.

Chronic Pain and Sleep Disturbance

Over half of chronic pain sufferers also experience sleep problems. What is it about the interaction between chronic pain and sleep that causes insomnia?

The Skeleton

The purpose of the skeleton is to protect organs, provide support and balance and to provide a place for muscles to attach, thereby powering the body in movement. Fitting for Halloween, get the skeleton out of the closet and let's examine the bones.

Meningitis - Neck Pain Caused by Infection

Yoga for Back Pain - Cat-Cow Pose - Yoga Pose for Spinal Alignment

The Cat-Cow Stretch is a pose that enjoys tremendous popularity in many systems of exercise and movement from yoga to pilates and core strengthening programs. The Cat-Cow Pose does many things, from establishing ideal spinal alignment to strengthening and stretching back muscles and developing coordinated spinal movement.

The Levator Scap Muscle

The levator scapula muscle is a neck and shoulder muscle. The action of the levator scapula, or levator scap as it is also called is to raise the shoulder blade up. The levator scapula muscle can become quite a sore spot at the insertion point on the shoulderblade.

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