More Back Pain Success Stories.... "I use the Healthy Back Institute because they offer real solutions that work. I've worked with thousands of patients and with back problems, I used to refer more to orthopedic surgeons - Now I have a better option. As a strength coach and pers … Read More
Wait, what does foot pain have to do with sciatica? I thought sciatica was a condition that caused back pain? Sciatica is very complex, and while it can cause back pain it can have many other affects as well. Before I explain what causes sciatica and the various treatment options, let me explain first what sciatica is. Scia … 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
Congenital Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine has excessive curvature due to abnormalities of the vertebrae. In most cases, the vertebrae become overdeveloped in utero around 4 - 6 weeks of gestation. Though it is often difficult to pin point an absolute cause of congenital scoliosis, studies show that women that a … Read More
It is no surprise that children today will face many challenges; pressure to be socially accepted, pressure to be smarter and more successful. These children are also facing health related challenges. You would be surprised to learn that many children also suffer from chronic pain known as childhood or juvenile fibromyalgia. … Read More
Scoliosis; just the pronunciation of the word itself might be confusing to some, let alone what it is, what causes it, and how to treat it. To put it simply, scoliosis is an unnatural curve in the spine. Wait, an unnatural curve in the spine? I thought the spine was supposed to have a little bit of a curve? While it is true … Read More
Struggling with a stiff neck or "rocks” in your shoulders? Loosening up stiff muscles and releasing trigger points in your upper back can be tough, especially when you’re tense with pain already. That’s why a stretching partner can help you get relief faster by helping you stretch tight muscles and pressi … 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
One of the most common myths about back pain involves pain associated with herniated discs. Despite what you may have heard about herniated discs, these discs can heal without undergoing surgery. Obviously, the damage varies from person to person and you if you have not been properly diagnosed with herniated or bulging discs … Read More
Depending on whom you ask, back pain can be caused by a poor diet, a distracted mind or an injured body. Of course it can be more serious than that but fundamentally these are the sources of back pain. Most of Western medicine focuses on the body, and more recently through the use of yoga we have begun to embrace t … Read More