Researchers including Joel Gagnier, ND, of Canada's Provincial Medical Centre in Windsor, Ontario reviewed 10 studies with a total of 1,567 adults suffering from acute, sub acute or chronic lumber pain. Gagnier and colleagues confirmed the studies' methods and results, and put out their findings in The Cochrane Library. SOURCES: Gagnier, J. The Cochrane Library, 2006
In a study of a number of nutrients they found the following:
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Easing Back Pain Naturally

Back pain is extremely common, over 80% of adults will experience lower back pain in their lifetime. The reason is that the lower back supports the majority of the body weight and it's very susceptible to pain caused by factors like a herniated or slipped disc, muscle or ligament damage, joint problems and poor muscle tone. Typical symptoms of back pain are a steady ache or a sharp pain that worsens with movement. A sharp pain will shoot down the leg if the sciatic nerve is irritated. People who are more likely to suffer from back pain are those who work involves lifting heavy objects, bending awkwardly and those spending long period of time sitting or standing, these factors are increased by being out of shape. Pregnant women are also susceptible to lower back pain.

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5 Common Nutritional Errors That Could Be Making Your Back Pain Worse!

Uh-oh! There it goes again! Your nagging back pain is back. "What did I do this time?," you ask yourself. Ice packs, heat, massage, nothing seems to get rid of it.

Guess what? Maybe it came from what you ate! In my years as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and Neuromuscular Therapist, I have found that poor eating habits can contribute heavily to the backaches and pains that many of my clients experience. Here are the top 5 errors.

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