Have you ever seen a movie clip of men and women in China practicing a never-ending series of graceful, swaying hand and body movements outdoors, in parks and other open areas? Chances are they were practicing Chi Kung or Qi Gong (pronounced "chee gung”), a Chinese system of exercises and meditation that is thousands of yea … Read More

Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan was sidelined by back pain again this week. According to a video he posted on TwitVid yesterday, severe back muscle spasms from his hip to his middle back totally overwhelmed the Hulkster about 3AM Monday morning, sending him to local Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. Hulk Hogan, … Read More

If you suffer from lower back pain, you're not alone. Lower back pain ranks only below the common cold as a leading cause of missed work hours by American workers. According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as a quarter of all American adults will experience back pain over any given 3-month period. While there … Read More

Frustrated by back pain that just won't go away? More than likely you've made one or more of these 7 Back Pain Mistakes: Mistake #1: Continuing to do what doesn't work Mistake #2: Not dealing with pain the first time Mistake #3: Thinking you're too fit to have back pain Mistake #4: Treating only the symptoms Mistake # … Read More

We got an email from John this week. Even though John has suffered from lower back pain and sciatica for 18 years, he wrote specifically to tell us some "bad news" - he has no intention of buying ANY of our products! But honestly, we couldn't be happier. We'll let John explain... Hi Jesse, I suffered from sciatica and lowe … Read More

Every summer millions of us take advantage of fairer weather and longer days to get outside more. Morning runs, weekend bike rides, and long evening strolls become more common. If you're one of the many who frequently get a deep pain in your buttocks, hip or down your leg after you take up summer activities like these the … Read More

Upwards of 70% of your body is composed of good old H2O. Some claim as little as a 2% drop in fluids can leave you itchy, groggy, constipated, and feeling generally rotten all around. It certainly makes sense to stay hydrated. Drinking enough water helps ensure our bladder and kidneys flush toxins out of our bodies. It help … Read More

Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world. Other muscle and joint pain complaints, such as arthritis, are nearly as prevalent. A new study published earlier this month in The Lancet indicates soldiers in modern combat remain at high risk for these types of injuries. In the study, researchers from the Johns H … Read More

TENS is back in the news again. TENS therapy is widely used to treat chronic lower back pain by sending electric currents to nerves from a pocket sized battery pack through electrodes attached to the skin (TENS stands for transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation). The big news is the National Academy of Neurology no longer … Read More