by Anton Tyunin | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
Acute vs Chronic There are two types of low back pain (LBP): acute and chronic (NIH, 2020). Acute LBP appears suddenly and subsides after a few days or weeks; it is usually caused by a sudden injury such as a fall. If pain persists for longer than 12 weeks, it is...
by Anton Tyunin | Apr 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you are suffering from low-back pain during pregnancy you are not alone. Up to 80% of women suffer from low back pain at some point during their pregnancy (Wedenberg et al., 2000). Moreover, almost all women cited low-back pain as a “significant problem” that...
by Anton Tyunin | Apr 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body. It runs from the lower back all the way to the foot. If the sciatic nerve becomes pinched and/or irritated, it can result in a painful condition called sciatica. Sciatica Symptoms Sciatica usually causes pain that...
by Anton Tyunin | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis is a painful condition that causes inflammation of the Achilles tendon – a strong chord of tissues shared by the calf muscles and the heel bone. The Achilles tendon allows people to push their feet down and acts as a...