Back pain

13-11-2024

Mechanical low back pain: symptoms, causes and treatment

Mechanical low back pain is the most common type of low back pain. In this article we will describe the key risk factors and how to act when symptoms appear, and also what steps you can take to try to prevent this type of back pain.

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14-06-2024

Back pain, a common health complaint

Back pain is a widespread concern that affects 80% of individuals at some point in their lives, with its prevalence notably higher in women and older adults. Discover how to manage it with tips on posture, mattress selection, and exercises, and when it's crucial to seek medical attention.

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23-11-2023

Back pain and employee sick leave: causes and prevention

Just like it says in the title: back pain is responsible for approximately half the cases of employee sick leave in Spain, especially among office workers. Let Instituto Clavel tell you why and offer some postural hygiene guidelines to prevent it from happening to you too.

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25-10-2023

Symptoms and types of scoliosis in people over 50

Adults with scoliosis usually have no symptoms for most of their lives. When symptoms finally appear, it is because the curvature has increased or the adult suffers problems such as degeneration of the spinal discs. In this article, Instituto Clavel provides information about this condition in people over 50 years of age.

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21-09-2023

What are the symptoms of cervicalgia, and how long does it last?

Neck pain is one of the most common health issues people suffer. In some cases, it will be diagnosed as cervicalgia and it may be due to different factors. In this article we tell you what cervicalgia is, its symptoms, and duration.

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14-09-2023

What is lumbar stenosis?

Lumbar spinal stenosis is a disease that causes pain or numbness in the legs. The Instituto Clavel medical team explains exactly what this condition consists of, its origin and possible treatments.  

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