Anyone who has suffered from lower back pain has probably seen a health care professional for treatment. Unfortunately most of the time treatment is relegated to over the counter or prescription pain medication, anti-inflammatory pills or topical pain ointments and an informational pamphlet. While these are effective treatme … Read More
Media Caught Red-Handed Manipulating Presidential Race
By Jesse Cannone In a matter of months, American voters will be heading to the polls to choose a candidate to represent them in next year’s Presidential election. But if certain members of the media have their way, the field of Presidential hopefuls will be limited strictly to their own hand-selected "top tier ca … Read More
Exercises for Spinal Stenosis
If you suffer from Spinal Stenosis you most likely already know what the condition is and what causes it. You also probably are aware of the conventional treatments for Spinal Stenosis. But what you may not know is that almost every person dealing with Spinal Stenosis also has “muscle imbalances” in their body. While it’s im … Read More
Good and Bad Back Stretches
There is no such thing as a good or bad stretch...It's all in how you do it... Brad Walker, Exercise Scientist & Sports Trainer. Over the last few months my inbox has been flooded with concerns about which stretches are good and which stretches are bad. In all cases someone has told the inquirer that they shouldn't do … Read More
Neck Stiffness and Pain
Let's face it, neck pain is no fun. It's aggravating, consuming and just downright annoying. Before we get into the causes of neck stiffness and pain, let's get serious for a moment. If you are experiencing severe neck pain for more than just a few days, you may want to get check out by a medical professional to make sure th … Read More
Poor Posture and Back Pain
The Health Dangers of Poor Posture... How Ancient "Sinking" Can Help Correct It By Herb Borkland, Health Writer One of the worst things you can do for your back is to sit down. That's because the "C"-shaped posture most people slump into puts serious stress on the spine. You may not feel any discomfort right now, but the m … Read More
Women And Back Pain: Prevention And Relief
Back pain typically occurs due to injuries to the muscles and other structures of the spine. It can be agonizing and make everyday activities difficult including walking, sitting and bending. The root cause of back pain in women varies based on a variety of factors, but generally are similar quite similar between men and wom … Read More
What Causes Neck and Back Pain?
There is never a clear-cut answer to what causes neck and back pain. It can be caused by different factors, which also depend on the patient's age, lifestyle, and overall health. Degenerative disorders in the spinal column tend to affect people as they age, and these often occur as a natural part of the aging process rather … Read More
What Causes Neck and Back Pain
There is never a clear-cut answer to what causes neck and back pain. It can be caused by different factors, which also depend on the patient's age, lifestyle, and overall health. Degenerative disorders in the spinal column tend to affect people as they age, and these often occur as a natural part of the aging process rather … Read More
Lower Back Pain Partner Stretches
Tight muscles are a frequent cause of lower back pain. Most of the lower back pain cases we see are the result of muscle imbalances that cause a postural dysfunction called a forward tipping pelvis. This is common in large part to how many of us sit all day long working at a desk or driving, which creates extremely tight … Read More