A hernia or herniated disc occurs when a part of the body bulges out from where it’s supposed to be. In the spine, herniated discs occur when the inner gel that separates and cushions the vertebrae pushes out of the covering. Once this happens, the inflamed part will typically impinge or trap a nerve, which then causes nerve and back pain. There are a variety of different options available to … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain during pregnancy is caused by a variety of factors. Causes of Back Pain During Pregnancy Women may experience lower back pain during pregnancy, upper back pain during pregnancy, back pain during early pregnancy, and some may have even severe back pain during pregnancy. These are all due to different causes. The most common is the lower back pain, at the area where the spine and … [Read more...]
Pregnancy and Infant Massage
Many people may think of massage as something that occurs at a spa, after some form of sports injury, or to periodically reduce tension in muscles but two other kinds of massage can be incredibly helpful: pregnancy and infant massage. Pregnancy Massage Prenatal massage can alleviate many of the physical discomforts that come with the pregnancy territory. Special training is needed to make … [Read more...]