Foam rolling is popping up all over the place. Not only is it a popular home self-help and therapy. Many gyms and fitness centres also offer foam rolling as a way of delivering physical therapy. You can use foam rolling as gentle physiotherapy on many parts of the body.
If you are suffering from back pain, there is no reason why you should not try it. Foam rolling has many health benefits including stimulating micro-circulation and aiding the recovery of muscle injuries.
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Does cold weather affect back pain? When it comes to cold weather and pain, there are different schools of thought. Some say that the weather during the cooler part of the year increases their back pain. Then, there are others who say they experience less back pain when the outside temperature is lower.
In general, most persons who experience back pain say the pain increases in cold weather.
Let's take a look at how you can better manage back pain during a cold snap.
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Diagnosing lower back pain in a woman is often more challenging than diagnosing lower back pain in a man. In men, lower back pain may be a symptom of prostate problems. When it comes to women, pain in the lower back can be a sign of problems with the reproductive system or her spine.
Finding the cause of back pain in women is not always easy. A process of elimination is often involved.
Let's look at some of the common causes of lower back pain in women.
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