Covenant Spine and Neurology

  Lower back pain has become a major problem in almost everyone's daily life. Regardless of its origin—prolonged office hours, incorrect body alignment, or residual from past injuries—pain can make even the most effortless tasks difficult. The optimistic part is that there exists a plethora of treatment options—gentle exercises, for instance, or even surgery. Here’s a clear and easy guide to the different lower back pain treatments available. Gentle Stretching Exercises Stretching is usually synonymous with relieving lower back discomfort. Movements such as knee-to-chest, cat-cow, and hamstring stretches are very simple yet powerful, as they all help to stretch tight muscles and increase one's flexibility. When performed regularly, stretching will eliminate the stiffness and enhance the blood circulation in the lower back. It is a non-invasive method that nearly everyone can do right at home without having to use any special apparatus. Strengthening ...