Staying strong as we age will not only be useful (hauling groceries, keeping our home clean, enjoying recreational activities) but also serve to elevate our mood. When it comes to muscle mass, the old adage “use it or lose it” definitely applies. Lifting weights is a proven method for building and maintaining both muscle mass...
Tag: back pain
When I herniated a lumbar disc a few years ago, I had a steep learning curve about how to treat this condition. I learned a lot about how to treat, and prevent further harm, to a damaged low back.
Loss of height of one inch or more may be an indicator of a vertebral fracture.That means one of the 29 “backbones” forming the spine might have a crack or be slightly crushed.These vertebral fractures are much more common than one would think and vertebral fracture is emerging as an important indicator of osteoporosis. For...
Q: I’ve heard that acupuncture helps with low back pain and other problems. But I just don’t get it. How does it work?