Neck pain with children? It’s not usually something we think about. Know what else is a rare occurrence? Seeing someone without a smart phone. We tend to think about neck pain and back pain as being an adult condition but medical professionals are seeing more and more children complaining about neck pain and back pain …
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On March 16, Nancy Black left her office for what she thought would be the last time. On March 19, however, she was back and ready to pilfer (with permission) parts of her office workstation. Dr. Black is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at the Université de Moncton in Canada, specializing …
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 …
(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 …
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 …
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 …
It’s rare to think of our children as having neck pain or back pain. We normally associate these conditions with aging or poor posture as we become more sedentary with working or aging. Know what else is rare? It’s now a rare occurrence that you see someone without a smart phone. Billions of people are …
