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Crippling back spasms

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC Key Takeaways Back spasms are involuntary muscle contractions. They can ...
Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...
Tiger Woods had yet another surgery on his lower back Friday morning. This one he hopes will relieve some of the spasms like those he experienced this year. It was the sixth surgery on his lower back ...
Causes of back spasms range from poor posture or minor muscle strains to underlying health conditions like osteoarthritis. Lifestyle changes and home remedies can help to relieve symptoms, along with ...
Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...
Suffering with a sore back but passionate about hitting the gym Spine specialist shares both do’s and don’ts which will help ...
Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...
Lower spine pain can develop due to sprains and strains of muscles or changes to the discs in the lower back. Conditions that affect the facet joints of the vertebrae may also cause lower spine pain.
Tiger Woods has undergone another surgery on his back. The Jupiter Island resident announced Friday on social media he had microdecompression surgery on the lumbar spine for nerve impingement in the ...
Tiger Woods announced Friday that he underwent surgery to repair a nerve impingement in his lower back. Woods, who will turn 49 in December, has not played since the Open Championship in July. In ...