Articles about back pain
Superficial Layer of the Intrinsic Back Muscles
Last updated: 05/12/2021
The intrinsic back muscles are subdivided into 3 layers: the superficial layer, the intermediate layer, and the deep layer. The superficial layer of the intrinsic back muscles...
Role of the Multifidus Muscle
Last updated: 05/12/2021
The multifidus muscle is a series of small, triangular muscle bundles located on either side of the spinal column that make up the 2nd layer of the deep back muscles. Composed...
Spinal Tumors and Back Pain
Last updated: 05/12/2021
Most spinal column tumors have spread from another area of the body (metastatic), with the majority originally coming from tumors in the breast, prostate, kidney, lung or...
Common Causes of Back Pain and Neck Pain
Last updated: 05/11/2021
Most cases of back or neck pain resolve within 2 to 6 weeks and are considered acute pain The most common cause of acute back or neck pain is a muscle injury, in which muscle...
Pulled Back Muscle and Lower Back Strain
Last updated: 05/11/2021
Most episodes of low back pain are caused by damage to the soft tissues supporting the lower spine, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments.The lower spine, also called the...
Upper Back Pain from Intercostal Muscle Strain
Last updated: 05/11/2021
An intercostal muscle strain refers to a muscle injury between two or more ribs. The intercostal muscles, commonly referred to simply as the intercostals, connect the ribs and...
What Is Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis?
Last updated: 05/10/2021
“Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis” is a mouthful. It is difficult to say, and even more difficult to understand for many. Its abbreviation, “nr-axSpA,” does not roll off...
5 Tips to Manage Chronic Pain
Last updated: 05/10/2021
There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that understanding how pain works is a key strategy in managing it. Simply knowing the basics of how our brain and nerves work and...
The Anatomy of the Ligaments in the Spine
Last updated: 05/09/2021
The spine has a number of ligaments that help bind the column as a whole. These ligaments connect the individual bones together, and they help form the intervertebral...
Could My Back Pain Be Spine Cancer?
Last updated: 05/09/2021
For people who have severe back pain, it is natural to wonder whether or not the pain might be a sign of spinal cancer. While most back pain is unrelated to cancer or tumors, it...
