Staying hydrated is essential for overall health, but did you know it could also help your spine?

Let’s examine the surprising connection between dehydration and back pain.

Dehydration doesn’t just make you feel tired or thirsty—it can lead to back pain, too.

Your spine relies on water to keep its spinal discs healthy and functioning properly. When your body isn’t getting enough water, these discs can become dehydrated, increasing your risk of discomfort, stiffness, and even serious conditions like herniated discs.

In this post, we’ll explore the surprising connection between dehydration and back pain, how your hydration levels affect your spine, and practical steps to support both your hydration and spine health. Let’s dive in!

Back pain is a common issue that can disrupt daily life, leading many to seek relief through devices like back stretchers.

These tools—ranging from boards and wheels to inversion tables—promise to relieve tension, improve posture, and reduce pain. But do they really work?

While back stretchers may seem like a quick fix, there are some important considerations before relying on them to resolve back issues. In this post, we’ll explore the types of back stretchers available, discuss why they might not be as effective as advertised, and cover healthier, long-term solutions for back pain relief that you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Why does my back hurt when I breathe and (more importantly) what can I do about it?

You’re getting ready to relax after a long day when *yawn* OUCH!!!! Your deep breath caused a sharp pain in your back. You take another deep breath and sure enough, you still have pain when breathing.

Someone who experiences pain in their back when breathing may feel worried, but sometimes it’s nothing more than a short-lived twinge. Unfortunately there are instances when it’s a nagging pain that won’t go away. Could it be something serious? Is something wrong with your lungs or heart? Is it one of many underlying medical conditions? Do you need medical attention?

Read on to discover the top causes for back pain when breathing, what you can do about it, and when to see a doctor.

Looking to manage symptoms and reduce pain?

Here are some things to avoid with degenerative disc disease.

As we get older, it’s very common for our bodies to start showing their age. However, for those living with degenerative disc disease, this process generally happens earlier—and causes more pain.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with disc degeneration, you’re probably wondering what to expect. In this guide, we’ll talk about some things to avoid with degenerative disc disease as well as steps you can take to slow the progression of this condition.

Pain and stiffness are never a welcome feeling.

Here’s what to do if you’ve thrown out your back.

“Help! I threw out my back!”

It’s something that many chiropractors (including Oviedo Chiropractic) hear from patients. And while back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, it’s also a signal that something is drastically wrong.

After all, pain is never “normal.”

Yet even though back problems become more common as you age, that doesn’t mean you have to sit (or lie) back and take it. There is a way to both treat and prevent back pain so you can get back to the things you enjoy.