One of the most common prescribed "treatments" is the use of steroid injections. Cortisone injections are designed to decrease inflammation, which is often a major contributor to pain. Doctors will typically recommend steroid injections to treat conditions such as knee pain, disc pain, tendonitis, bursitis, joint pain and ot … Read More

Millions of people all over the world experience whiplash. Whiplash is not an actual medical term, but is used to describe the damage that occurs to the head and neck after an impact.  The motion of the head quickly moving forward and backward can cause tears in the muscles and ligaments, as well as create pinched nerves and … Read More

A lean waist and strong abs not only look great, it also can help you maintain a healthy, pain free back. Core strength exercises are vital in keeping the body balanced. Many people that suffer from chronic back pain also happen to have weak abdominal muscles. The same lack of exercise and inactivity that contributes to weig … Read More

We have all been told to "sit straight" and "stand tall", but there is far more to this advice than just good manners. Poor posture is one of the leading causes of back pain, muscle pain, neck pain and other various types of pain. Practicing good posture is difficult, and our hectic lives are making it even harder. From our … Read More

Despite what you may have heard, back pain is not always from an accident or picking up a heavy box. Something as simple as your posture, can lead to numerous types of back pain. It is extremely difficult to sit and stand with correct posture but it can be done. It takes time, a lot of practice and the right tools to help wi … Read More

It seems as though every single year some new type of therapy is being touted as the newest fix for your back problems. Whether it involves a new piece of technology, a new surgery or pain cream; these new treatments talk a good game but often can’t back them up with evidence. With this track record it should come as no surp … Read More

If you have ever been flipping through the channels at night, you have probably seen the infomercials claiming that some new gadget is the answer to your pain. But, how do you know if these devices actually work? One of the many things we do here at The Healthy Back Institute is review products that are on the market. Our ex … Read More

  Getting your day off to the right start takes on a whole new meaning when dealing with back pain. When you wake up in the morning your body needs help to meet the demands of the new day. Energy stored in your liver has been depleted by your brain and other organs. Your muscles and the rest of your body need replen … Read More

Improving your posture not only benefits how you look on the outside, but it can greatly benefit your body overall.  Poor posture just plain old looks bad, but even worse, it is not good for your body. But what causes poor posture in the first place? Poor posture can form from the daily activities we perform each day. Activi … Read More

Myofascial pain treatment sounds complicated, but it really is not. Once you understand what it is, you will see just how important this form of treatment can be to help alleviate your back pain. Myofascial pain is another way to describe muscle pain. It is pain and inflammation in the soft tissues of the body. It affects th … Read More