The multifidus muscle, also known as the lumbar multifidus, is a long, narrow muscle that runs alongside each side of the spine, which aids in spinal mobility and controlled back movements. Weakness or injury of the multifidus muscle can lead to lower back pain and stiffness, which can be improved with physical therapy and core strengthening exercises.
Feeling a sharp pain in your head can be alarming, but it is usually not a cause for concern. Taking pain relievers, staying hydrated, or applying a cool compress may offer relief.
Changes to any part of your back—such as ones that may occur with aging, getting hurt, or having other medical conditions—can lead to back pain. It can start suddenly or come on slowly. It may feel like a dull, constant ache, or a sudden, sharp pain.
Antiseizure medications help the majority of people with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder. Yet most will still have episodes for at least a year after their treatment begins, until their doctors can find the right drug and dosage for them, a new study shows.
Back pain can make getting through the day hard, but it can make getting a good night’s sleep even harder. It can be tough to find a comfortable position so you can doze off. And you might not even be able to get in and out of bed without pain.
