Bring about 2 inches of water to boil in a large pan. Slice potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a steamer (metal or bamboo) that fits into the pan without letting the potatoes touch the boiling water. Steam them for 7 minutes. For extra flavor, steam garlic and onions with the potatoes.
Intervertebral disc degeneration is one of the most common mechanical causes of low back pain, and it occurs when the usually rubbery discs lose integrity as a normal process of aging. In a healthy back, intervertebral discs provide height and allow bending, flexion, and torsion of the lower back.
There are a number of structure which can cause low back pain including discs, nerves, muscles and facet joints. These can show up as a lumbar sprain or strain, disc bulge, protrusion or herniation and sciatica syndrome. An inital evaluation performed by a physical therapist can help to determine the cause of your pain.