Shoulder Hiker Muscle Causes Pain In Upper Back And Neck

What Shoulder Muscle Causes Pain In Upper Back And Neck? Muscles are the most common cause of pain in the upper back and neck. The levator scapulae muscle is also called the ‘shoulder hiker.’  It lifts or hikes your shoulder blade.  The levator scapulae is responsible for a lot of upper back and neck pain. … Continue reading Shoulder Hiker Muscle Causes Pain In Upper Back And Neck

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Which Muscles In Your Lower Back Can Cause Sciatic Pain

Are you having pain in your lower back that radiates down into your hip or leg?  It might be sciatica or pseudosciatica. True sciatica involves pressure on the sciatic nerve as it leaves the spine. Pseudosciatica  or ‘false sciatica’ is caused by pressure on the sciatic nerve by muscles next to your spine called QL.  … Continue reading Which Muscles In Your Lower Back Can Cause Sciatic Pain

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Should I Take Muscle Relaxers For Back Spasms

Judy says, “Hello,  I have not been able to stop my back spasms.  My dad also has the same problem and he tells me I should see a doctor and be put on muscle relaxers.  I want to, but I’m afraid that after I finish the meds, the spasms will return.” “Will this be a … Continue reading Should I Take Muscle Relaxers For Back Spasms

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