Tag Archives: back pain

Alternatives to Back Surgery

Alternatives to Back Surgery Back surgery. Two simple words that are enough to make most of us shudder. In talking to our patients, we have come to learn that many people expect surgery to be the only solution for their back pain. However, nothing could be farther from the truth. For example, complex procedures like […]

Exercise Your Way to Better Posture

Posture refers to how your body holds itself – primarily when you are standing but also in sitting or even lying positions. Having a strong, well-balanced body promotes movement efficiency and endurance, contributes to an overall feeling of well being, and projects poise confidence and dignity. Conversely, with a weak, imbalanced body where your bones […]

Keys to Healthy Lifting and Carrying

From grocery bags to gardening supplies, having the proper lifting and carrying technique can be the difference between making memories and sustaining an injury. We all know to “bend with your legs, not your back!” but is there more to healthy lifting and carrying of heavy objects? Your “lifting” muscles Let’s keep it simple, what […]

Working From Home Pain-Free

Does this working from home position look familiar? Truth us, we know that with this “new normal” and many of us working from home, new neck pains and back pains are GOING to happen. But, how can we prevent them? And how can we find relief once the pain has already set in? If your […]

Beware of Bed Rest for Back Pain

In the old days your doctor told you to go on bed rest for back pain until it felt better. However, a lot has been discovered since then and gone are the days of recommending bed rest. Most often, engaging in movements early on can be very beneficial. Working on posture and slowly returning to […]

Fitting Exercise Into Your Daily Schedule

Fitting Exercise Into Your Daily Schedule Research has consistently shown that exercise produces a number of benefits, ranging from improved mood to better strength and cardiovascular health. But, how do we fit exercise into our already overly busy schedules? Some people find that a morning workout fits into their schedule and keeps them energized for […]

Help! My Back Hurts When I Travel

If you travel frequently, you’ve probably felt the pain and stiffness that come with extended periods of sitting down in a car or airplane. Traveling can be a harsh reminder that the spine was not designed for long hours of sitting. Too often, the hours spent in a plane or car can result in an […]

Ease That Nagging Back Pain

Your back is killing you, and the last thing you want to do is move around. Unfortunately, for most cases of nagging back pain, lying around in bed can only make the problem worse. Numerous studies have shown that exercise improves back pain, and the more regularly you engage in physical activity, the better. Exercise […]

How to Create an Ergonomic School Space at Home

Make an Ergonomically Friendly School Space The good news is that kids have the same needs as adults, just in smaller sizes. To make an ergonomic school space for your child, you will want to make sure their: Feet are flat on the floor or resting a footrest Wrists and hands don’t rest on sharp […]

Get In the Swim for Back Pain

Back pain can carry a double whammy. Painful back muscles may prevent you from exercising comfortably. But a lack of exercise may inhibit your back from healing and may actually make the condition worse. Swimming can be an excellent solution to your problem. Fortunately, swimming provides a great full body workout. Water counteracts the forces […]