After years of treating seniors with back pain, physiotherapist Eric Leckie has learned it’s helpful to determine the main cause of back pain so it can be treated and prevented in the future. Here are some of the top causes of lower back pain amongst seniors.
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The typical person with degenerative disc disease is active and in his or her 30s or 40s. They’ll also be experiencing more pain and discomfort than the average person, particularly in their lower back and down their leg. To get better informed on this topic, let’s take a look at the most common symptoms of degenerative disc disease, as well as the potential causes.
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Low back pain is one of the most common health problems among seniors. Thankfully there are ways you can strengthen your lower back at home to help prevent and treat aches and pains. Check out these 10 easy exercises!
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Millions of Americans battle disease daily. Due to numerous societal factors, many people suffer in silence — particularly women. It can take years of frustration and countless hours of missed work merely to reach a diagnosis, let alone a cure. Therefore, it often falls upon us as patients to educate ourselves about the top women’s health issues and take proactive steps to protect our own well-being.
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The key to dealing with this condition is early diagnosis and receiving treatment to help control the symptoms and prevent any further problems. As part of this, we should all be aware of the signs and symptoms to look for and what ankylosing spondylitis might feel like.
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People who have this condition go on to live very healthy, and even active lives, but it does require some lifestyle changes. We’re offering up some advice and lifestyle tips for people living with lumbar stenosis.
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