If you have chronic back pain caused by arthritis, consumption of inflammatory foods only makes arthritis and chronic back pain worse. When striving to avoid painful flare-ups, it’s best to avoid foods that cause inflammation of the joints.
Dealing with Chronic Lower Back Pain
Pain in the lower back, or lumbar spine region, is common in part because your lower back is one of the more structurally complex areas of your body.
Understanding the Causes of Back Pain
Back pain is an extremely common ailment, with 50-80% of the US population experiencing back pain at some point in their lives.1 Pain can occur in the upper or lower back, and the location of your pain may point to a possible cause.
Yoga for Back Pain: a Gentle Way to Increase Flexibility and Reduce Pain
If you’ve been using medication to relieve back pain but are dissatisfied with the results and/or are concerned about the risks and side effects associated with long term use, you might want to consider yoga.