Why does my lower back hurt? That is a frequent question asked by many. According to the WHO, the number of people suffering from low back pain is estimated to be 843 million by 2050.[1] Among such a huge group, women can be more prone to LBP (low back pain). If you are one of the women who are suffering, this article offers a comprehensive guide to the question: Why...

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful disease that affects the tendons on the wrist's thumb side. It is normally caused by overuse of the thumb and wrist. This condition makes it difficult for patients to grasp anything, as it causes extreme pain when you turn the wrist.  Understanding how to wrap wrist for de Quervain's tenosynovitis is essential to managing this disease. The best solution is to immobilize the wrist...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 619 million people are suffering from back pain, and the numbers will continue to increase over the next few years. [1] The statistics are shocking, as long-term back pain can disrupt the quality of life, affecting individuals across the globe. All of this raises the important question of what causes back pain. Out of a thousand other reasons, the most common one is...

Arthritis in the back severely impacts daily activities and overall life quality. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of what causes arthritis in the back and, therefore, have no idea how to prevent it. Without the proper knowledge of this illness, symptoms can worsen and threaten their health. To avoid such a scenario, in this article, we have gone into detail about "what is arthritis of the spine," its symptoms, and the necessary...

While being overweight is becoming more common these days, most of us don't know that carrying extra weight is turning our spine into a ticking time bomb. We might have back pain for quite a while, and still, we won’t relate it to being overweight. According to Statista, about 7,460 out of 100,000 people suffer from back pain[1], and being overweight is one of its main risk factors. Buckle up...

Every year, millions of patients with plantar fasciitis visit hospitals for treatment. The majority of adult patients are between the ages of 25 and 65[1]. However, does Plantar Fasciitis cause ankle pain? Though Plantar Fasciitis is primarily known for causing heel pain, it does cause ankle pain due to its biochemical and anatomical connections. Buckle up as we explore the association of Plantar Fasciitis with ankle pain, its common causes...

The main stabilizing system and support of our body is our back. Therefore, it is more susceptible to strain and injury. But can back pain cause abdominal pain? Back pain causing abdominal pain is possible and not uncommon! Several spinal conditions can lead to abdominal discomfort. Similarly, gastrointestinal distress can also affect our back and cause pain. But there’s more to it. Let’s unveil some of the main causes of...

Have you ever enjoyed a flamin' hot burrito that later made your back oddly protest? Spicy foods can result in excess acid secretion in your stomach, which causes a twinge in your back, known as referred pain. Referred pain is often the result of another root cause that lies elsewhere in the body. For example, a stomach issue might cause pain that is felt in the back support, even though...