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Things that are making your low back pain worse
Lower back pain can be uncomfortable and difficult to manage, and some common coping strategies and issues could actually be making your low back pain worse. Here are some things that could be making your low back pain worse. You lift things incorrectly – It doesn’t take lifting a heavy object to increase back pain. … Continue reading Things that are making your low back pain worse
5 Exercises to Never Do After 50
Working out after 50 requires a much different approach than when you are in your 20’s. You body changes significantly in flexibility, strength, and recovery and it is important that the exercises you perform acknowledge that. Here are 5 exercises to never do after 50. Plyometric Exercises – These are exercises that require explosive movements… Continue reading 5 Exercises to Never Do After 50
Top Neck and Shoulder Stretches: Trapezius Stretch
Here are the top neck and shoulder stretches everyone should be doing. Neck pain can have many different causes and almost all of them included muscle tightness and muscle guarding. Breaking up the tension in you neck and shoulders is one of the key elements to recovery. It is important that when performing stretches in the… Continue reading Top Neck and Shoulder Stretches: Trapezius Stretch
Best Type of Pillow for Neck Pain
Have you ever woken up with a stiff neck and wondered if your pillow is causing your neck pain? Well you could be right. Your pillow is very important in maintaining proper neck posture while you sleep. So what are the best types of pillows for neck pain? Pillows are very individual so it is… Continue reading Best Type of Pillow for Neck Pain
5 tips to set up a proper computer workstation
Did you know that seated postures increase pressure in the spine by 50% versus standing? This can be compounded by a slouching posture and can lead to computer workstation back pain. Here are 5 tips to make sure that your computer workstation is set up properly: Have the right chair – The proper chair is the… Continue reading 5 tips to set up a proper computer workstation
Reasons Your Neck Hurts and what to do about it
There are many reasons you neck may hurt and the treatment of neck pain is never the same for everyone. Knowing some of the common cause can help you better treat your neck pain! Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) – As you get older you will inevitably get degenerative disk disease. Thank gravity for this one. Your… Continue reading Reasons Your Neck Hurts and what to do about it
Is your bed causing your back pain?
With so many causes of back pain, many people forget to look at their bed as a potential source. Considering you are spending about 1/3 of your life on one you should ask the question, is your bed causing your back pain? So how do you evaluate if your bed is contributing to your back… Continue reading Is your bed causing your back pain?
Best Yoga Poses for Back Pain
There are a lot of different exercises that can help with your back pain. Yoga exercises are a great option for people experiencing back pain. The controlled, core-centric movements of yoga not only help strengthen but increase joint flexibility. We often incorporate certain Yoga exercises into our physical therapy programming. Check out these best yoga… Continue reading Best Yoga Poses for Back Pain
Diet can reduce back pain
As they say, “You are what you eat!” What we eat can help us meet many health and fitness goals. So you might think your diet can reduce back pain,and you would be right. Check out these diet tips to help reduce back pain. Stay hydrated – The discs in your spine are primarily made… Continue reading Diet can reduce back pain