Our #1 Selling Inversion Table Healthy Back Institute Inversion Table List Price: $359.95 Our Price: $299.00 Click Here to Learn More Teeter Hangups EP550 Inversion Table One of the most popular inversion tables on … Read More
Steve Hefferon
I made minimal changes to my diet in the first 6 weeks. I wasn't counting calories or restricting myself, just avoiding foods I knew were bad for me. And I wasn’t vigorously exercising. (L-A-Z-Y!) But I'll be darned if the weight didn’t just start falling off. (Despite my lackluster effort.) And while the results weren’t … Read More
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Written By: September 8,2017
Written By: September 8,2017
4 Proven Best Treatments For Back Pain Due to Lack of Oxygen
By Steven Hefferon, CMT, PTA, CPRS Lack of oxygen causes pain. Now when I say "lack of oxygen," do you think of turning blue from holding your breath? I'm joking, of course, but only because it's always a surprise how many back pain sufferers are not aware that lack of oxygen at the cellular level causes chronic pai … Read More
Do Heel Lifts Cause Back Pain?
By Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA and co-founder of LoseTheBackPain.com One of the questions we get very often here at the Healthy Back Institute is, do heel lifts cause back pain? Well, the answer is, yes, they can and often do and that is why we discourage people from going straight into heel lifts. Back pain suffe … Read More
Are the foods you are eating keeping you in pain?
By Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA and co-founder of LoseTheBackPain.com An Anti-Inflammatory Diet Could Be the Ticket to Feeling Better When I say the word "inflammation," it's likely to evoke thoughts of painful joints and muscles, swelling, and a loss of mobility. But did you know that recent research shows that chronic inflam … Read More
2 Surprising Ways Yoga Helps Back Pain (And One Way Yoga Can Make It Worse)
By Emily Lark At 12 years old, I was in a debilitating accident that left me in pain that spanned for years into adulthood. When I discovered yoga, it was a life-changer for me. It erased back pain I had thought was incurable, it transformed my body and it even changed my entire outlook on life. But as much as yoga ha … Read More
What is the best time of day to use the trigger point device?
The best time of day to use the trigger point device is, first thing in the morning but you need to be somewhat active for example you need to have your blood flowing, so get up and take your shower, or go for a walk or do some form of exercise and once the blood it flowing then you can get on the board. The use of the tr … Read More
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Written By: June 1,2017
Written By: June 1,2017
I’m feeling some aching in my back when I return upright from inverting. Is this normal?
There could be several causes for this. You did too much too soon: If you are new to inversion, your body is not used to being inverted (chances are you haven't hung upside down since 2nd grade!) By inverting too much too soon, you are probably going to be a little sore. You can liken inversion to beginning any new exerci … Read More
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Written By: May 19,2017
Written By: May 19,2017
How do I focus on the lower back / upper back and neck region?
Inversion is a natural form of gravity-assisted traction. This means that the amount of traction applied to various locations of the body is exactly the right amount! Every vertebra and related disc is just the right size to support the weight above it. The large discs in the lower back are the right size to support the 60% … Read More
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Written By: May 19,2017
Written By: May 19,2017
When should I not use the Back Pain Seat Cushion?
Always consult your doctor before considering any kind of new treatment or exercise regime. … Read More
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Written By: May 16,2017
Written By: May 16,2017