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Top Low Back Stretches: Prone Press Up Stretch
Top Low Back Stretches: Prone Press Up Stretch The prone press up stretch focuses primarily on the spine itself. Often when people sit with poor posture the back becomes rounded increasing spinal pressure and putting pressure on the disc. If you have a bulge or herniation in this disc it can increase pressure on the… Continue reading Top Low Back Stretches: Prone Press Up Stretch
Top Neck and Shoulder Stretches: Chest Stretch
You may be asking, “What does a chest stretch have to do with the neck and shoulders?” The chest muscles are often neglected when it comes to stretching to maintain proper head and shoulder posture. As people work with their hands in front of them, such as, when working on a computer, sewing, reading, etc., they… Continue reading Top Neck and Shoulder Stretches: Chest Stretch
How your footwear can affect back pain
Next time you experience back pain, consider your footwear. Why? Well think of your footwear like tires on a car, when the tread wears on the tires it can cause an imbalance and the car will begin to perform poorly. This is why auto mechanics recommend regular rotations, alignments, and service. Our bodies are not… Continue reading How your footwear can affect back pain
Can rest cause back pain?
For years the common treatment was rest and lack of activity to help recover from back pain. But that rest might be doing more harm than good. So how does rest cause back pain? When people rest and aren’t moving or using there back, there muscles in the back get weaker and weaker. Consider a… Continue reading Can rest cause back pain?
Healthy habits by age 20
Many studies have shown the quality of life is improved by habits we form at an early age. Here are 8 healthy habits to have by age 20: Learn to Cook – We are a fast food nation and it has had a significant impact on the health of our nation. Learning to cook allows… Continue reading Healthy habits by age 20
The Placebo effect on Back Pain
How does the placebo effect back pain? People suffering from chronic back pain will often turn to medication to help ease the pain. A recent study, researchers recruited 97 adult patients with low back pain lasting at least 3 months. Patients were randomly assigned to 3 weeks of treatment on their usual pain medications alone, or… Continue reading The Placebo effect on Back Pain
How technology is injurying your body
Technology can help make things easier for us, but in some cases it can injure you body. Here are 4 ways technology is injurying your body. Thumb strain – Most of our handheld devices encourage a lot of thumb movement from swiping, typing, and tapping. Overuse in this area can lead to thumb strain. Take… Continue reading How technology is injurying your body
WHY ARE THE FEET SO IMPORTANT?
Have you thought about the important role your feet play in your daily life? On face value, your feet touch the ground whenever you’re standing, walking or running, and they are extensions of the legs, which help move you. But your feet are much more than that. After all, they are the foundation of your… Continue reading WHY ARE THE FEET SO IMPORTANT?
How to sleep soundly
Getting a good nights sleep is the best way for the body to recover after a busy day. So, how do you sleep soundly? 1) Your Mattress Most people buy a new mattress when their old one “wears out,” meaning that it’s tattered, torn, excessively stained and/or otherwise unappealing to sleep on. Generally, it is… Continue reading How to sleep soundly