Practice Proper Sitting Posture
Maintaining correct posture can work wonders both preventing and alleviating back pain. We’ve already covered how to achieve great posture while standing and believe it’s time to cover sitting posture. You Might Also Like: Good Posture: Easy As 123 The majority of us spend most of our days in the seated position. Whether it’s spent […]
Truck Driving And Chronic Back Pain
Chronic back pain is often the result of your profession. According to one small study, 59% of truck drivers experience low back pain. So, why do so many truck drivers suffer from chronic pain? Mix long hours in the driver’s seat with a body part designed to be in motion, and you have the perfect […]
Neck Pain From Looking Down
Neck pain is a very common type of chronic pain. According to Spine-Health.com, “In the course of 3 months, about 15% of U.S. adults have neck pain that lasts at least one full day.” One of the most common causes of neck pain is simply looking down too often. We know that might sound absurd […]
Office Chair Advice
Many of you are probably reading this from an office chair. If you’re currently leaning forward in your chair, we have bad news for you – that’s bad for your spine health. Leaning forward just 30 degrees puts 3 to 4 times more strain on the spine. Over time, that added stress can cause unnecessary […]
3 Tips For A Safe Winter Workout
Exercise is a wonderful thing. It helps keep your entire body healthy, including your spine. If you’re like a lot of our patients, the cold weather can discourage you from sticking to your normal workout routine. We have some motivation to get you moving and a few tips to ensure you have a safe winter […]
Relieving Holiday Stress-Induced Neck Pain
The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Not only are you juggling your normal responsibilities, but also all of the responsibilities that come with the holidays like extra baking, more cleaning, and gift shopping. And those added responsibilities are often accompanied by more stress. Do I have enough […]
Keep Back Pain Away On Thanksgiving Day
No one wants to experience back pain on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is for family, friends, and delicious food. But with all the food that needs to be cooked and people milling about, back pain is a real problem that you may experience. Thanksgiving may look a little different for some this year. Whether you’re planning to […]
Six Tips For Sleeping With Chronic Pain
Did you know? According to a recent study, chronic pain disrupts the sleep of 20% of Americans at least a few nights a week. The majority of people suffering from chronic pain have trouble either falling asleep or staying asleep. It makes sense; chronic pain makes it difficult to get comfortable and who can regularly […]
Stretching For Back Pain Relief
A daily stretching regimen can be beneficial for nearly everyone. Stretching helps to keep your muscles flexible and strong, and ultimately allows them to maintain a full range of motion. Healthy muscles are able to better support your spine and help minimize the risk of back injury. If you’re currently experiencing back pain, or even […]
Better Sleep With Lower Back Pain
Those who have experienced lower back pain in their lifetime know how hard it can be to sleep with it. Whether the pain prevents them from falling asleep or wakes them up in the middle of the night, there’s no doubt that lower back pain makes it harder to sleep. Luckily, there are measures you […]
