Back pain can be hard enough to deal with without adding neck pain to the mix. Talk about a double whammy! Most times back and neck pain are separate conditions but it is not uncommon to experience them simultaneously. We here at the Healthy Back Institute believe that besides trauma or injury, imbalances in our muscles are … Read More

Do you love to exercise, but are afraid to do so due to your excruciating back pain? Exercising while suffering from back pain can be a scary thought, especially for those of us who live in the gym. Exercising while you have back pain can be a bit of a double edged sword, because there are some exercises that can actually be … Read More

What are the Best Back Pain Exercises? If you are dealing with back pain, the first thing you want to do is to stop exercising. Yes- that is STOP exercises until you have gotten your back checked out and until your pain is being managed. Far too often, when people suffer with back pain they think, “Oh, I’ll just go to the g … Read More

Rub on Relief for Pain Relief for Back Ache Topical pain relief creams are known for their quick, fast acting and effective pain relieving abilities. They are particularly helpful in reducing back ache pain. It is an easy to perform, fairly inexpensive back pain relief treatment that anyone suffering from back pain can use. … Read More

If you are dealing with any form of back pain, you are probably wondering, “Well, shouldn’t I be staying in bed in order to feel better?” While this is true for the first day or so, it’s important to remain active at a comfortable level, so your muscles and joints do not become stiff. You also may be wondering, “What type of … Read More

Almost everyone will experience some form of back pain at one point in their life. Common causes of back pain are trauma, injury and muscle imbalances. The latter we will go more in depth later in the article. But did you know that stress, yes stress can also be a contributing factor to your back pain? Emotional stress and p … Read More

Yoga is an art form which incorporates deep breathing, meditation and exercise and was born out of ancient India. It is a physical, mental and spiritual discipline which has become a very popular exercise over recent decades. More and more yoga studios continue to open up around the world as people from all walks of life are … Read More

Home Remedies for Back Pain Relief with Ice and Heat Therapy There are many things that you can do at home to help alleviate your back pain. In fact, most effective treatments for back pain can be performed in the comforts of your own home. While chiropractic treatments can help, in this article we will discuss the many ho … Read More

It is no secret that physicians recommend stretching and regular exercise to alleviate back pain. Unfortunately many back pain sufferers attempt these exercises without the supervision of a doctor of physical therapist, which often leads to worsening back pain and further injury. Even if you only suffer from mild back pain a … Read More

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that is good for the mind, body and soul. People who practice yoga say that they are not only more flexible, stronger and have better posture, but they also experience peace and relaxation while performing yoga.  More and more people are choosing to do yoga to help relieve their back pain … Read More