Low back pain seems to be a common thread that plagues many people. Not only is it one of the leading causes of primary care office visits in the United States, but it has also been reported that 2.63 million annual hospital emergency department visits are related to low back pain.

Is your neck constantly tight, achy and irritated? If so, you may have tech neck — neck pain caused by too much time spent staring at a smartphone or computer. Try this for relief…

Back pain is one of the leading causes of doctor’s office visits in the U.S. These poses help by lengthening your spine, releasing tension, stretching your backside and helping you feel energized.

Maybe you’ve used ginger to relieve symptoms of motion sickness in a tummy-soothing tea. Well, you’re taking good medicine according to research… Ginger is a great choice to diminish the pain of inflammatory bowel disease, but better yet, scientists have shown its benefits extend to reducing the risk of cancers associated with colitis.

Tight hamstrings are a problem not only for athletes but also for those who just walk or engage in everyday activities. Only by working out the muscle spasm and tightness in the hamstrings can the other areas affected experience pain relief too.

Pain. You feel it in your joints, muscles, tendons… and you’re starting to notice it more and more… after prolonged sitting and even when you step out of bed first thing in the morning.

A growing body of research suggests that adding a little spice to your daily diet not only lowers pain, but may help you live longer by also lowering cholesterol, inflammation — and your cancer risk.

Millions of Americans take prescription painkillers to manage chronic pain, but these painkillers do more harm than good. You build up a tolerance to them quickly and may even become addicted.

A tight back and shoulders prevents ease of movement and restricts range of motion. Painful trigger points develop from sitting and typing all day or from overuse, causing more pain and restricted movement. Foam rolling is a great way to release those trigger points.

Picture this… you’re sleeping soundly in your bed when you’re jolted awake by a burning pain in your big toe joint. It’s swollen, red and tender. You didn’t injure it. So what the heck’s going on? Well, it’s gout, an uncomfortable form of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in your body. Let’s talk about relieving that pain and saving your joints from permanent damage…

I’m not saying that eating certain foods will completely eliminate your joint pain. However, if you choose foods that can reduce pain and discomfort in your joints and avoid those that promote inflammation, you could go a long way toward improving your quality of life and your ability to participate in the activities you enjoy the most.

Back pain is America’s third leading cause to visit the doctor, behind joint pains and skin disorders. Not only is back pain super common, but it affects young and old alike…