What a pain in the neck! Each year, thousands of Americans suffer from acute onset or persistent neck pain as a result of injury, strain, overuse, or aging. While it is usually related to poor posture or repetitive activity, in order to prevent possible permanent damage, you need to pay attention to it if it …
10 EASY AND FUNCTIONAL WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BACK PAIN Tired of dealing with the daily aches and pain that take away from you quality of life? Make a plan and stick to it. Here’s some tips to help you get started: 1 Maintain a healthy diet and weight. You’d be surprised how …
It’s surprising that with all the health information we’re bombarded with, awareness for good back care often takes a back seat. Postural neglect is common; for most of us, it’s an everyday occurrence. 4 out of 5 people don’t even realize they have bad posture until it’s too late. Healthy Habits In the absence of …
Foot Problems Can Cause Back Pain! Back pain can be caused by a number of things from injury to stress to poor posture. The difficulty lies in diagnosing the proper cause and attempting to rectify the situation. Did you know a misalignment of your body no matter how small, can wreak havoc from your head …
(According to the American Medical Association in conjunction with the American Physical Therapy Association) THE TRUTH HURTS 2 to 1 -The number of women affected is more than men 8 – The number for every 10 people that are impacted by back pain and the percentage of people who develop chronic back pain problems that …
Bad posture makes you look sloppy and leads to aches and pains. Get erect in nine easy steps Slouching refers to sitting, standing or walking with an awkward drooping posture with your back slightly bent and neck hinged forward. Slouching in a chair and crouching over your desk at a sedentary job leaves you with …
Consider good posture a full-time job that will pay off with loads of benefits. Although it takes thought (at first) to reverse those bad habits, it’s important for your body, workout, and overall health. The good news is, you don’t need a crazy plan to make the change; you simply need to become more aware …
With the ease of connecting to the internet, our vehicles have become offices on wheels. For many, laptops are now depended on for communication and data entry at the spur of the moment. Laptops are rarely ergonomically friendly even in office situations, let alone vehicles that are not set up to support a mock desk …
1 Walk every day. Walking and exercise does a body good. Work with your PT to customize a back strength, walking, or exercise routine. 2 Sit and stand up straight. Your mother was right! Good posture not only looks better and improves your confidence, it also aligns your spine to protect your back. 3 Strengthen …
In just about every single medicine cabinet in the country, you will find a variety of medicines known as NSAIDs, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs. NSAIDs are most often used in pain management for a variety of ailments from mild headaches and toothaches, to pain from injury or trauma, to chronic issues like migraines and arthritis. While …