Pain in your feet can make even simple tasks uncomfortable, negatively impacting your quality of life. There are many conditions that can cause aching or numbness in your feet, including lumbar ...
Lumbar stabilization exercises can benefit almost everyone, but there are a few important things to know before you try these exercises at home. Share on Pinterest Jovo Jovanovic/Stocksy Maybe you ...
If your coworkers—or significant others, kids, and pets for you WFH-ers—are sick of hearing you stretch, fidget, and complain about your uncomfortable office chair all day everyday, it’s time to ...
Lumbar support pillows support the lower part of a person’s back during sleep. This might help with recurring back pain and help a person sleep better. The lumbar region is the lower area of a ...
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Lumbar spine anatomy and function

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The lumbar spine includes five vertebrae that help with mobility and stability.Lumbar vertebrae are larger because they carry the load from ...
A low-back disc herniation can be a harrowing experience. One minute you're going about your day and the next you're laid up with pain, numbness, or tingling into your back and legs. Luckily, in many ...
Suffering from chronic low back pain, regardless of your age or health status, imposes a great deal of stress and inconvenience on everyday life. The condition is extremely prevalent in a range of ...
When you have back problems, it can be hard to function during daily activities. It can be even harder to participate in leisurely activities that help you relax and enjoy yourself. Everyday chores ...
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Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.