If you struggle with joint pain, the last thing you may want to think about is exercise — but you absolutely should. In fact, exercise has been called the secret to joint pain relief,[i] because it breaks the tendency to favor your joints and avoid movement. Such avoidance will ultimately make your pain worse and weake … Read More
PODCAST: How to Get Your Fitness Goals Back on Track
On this episode, Stephen Holt, one of the top fitness trainers in the U.S., and I discuss how you to set achievable fitness goals and see them through to completion. Stephen is a highly accomplished personal trainer who has worked with several professional athletes, including NFL players and Olympians. In our conversat … 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
Water Exercises for Back Pain
By Steve Hefferon, CMT, PTA Remember when you were a kid and loved to play in the water? Well, that's actually a great idea still... especially if you're suffering from back pain. Water supports your body as you move around which makes the pool an excellent place to relieve some of the pressure and stress causing your … Read More