Low back pain and stiffness is common among runners and is often contributed to mechanical inefficiencies. Here are some tips to prevent low back stress during a long-distance run.
Did you realize back pain is often caused by ordinary work activities such as sitting in an office chair? Prolonged activity and poor posture are major contributors to “office syndrome”. We created an infographic for the many people who suffer from back pain due to poor ergonomics. Make sure to print it out as a constant reminder for a healthy spine!
Protecting your back may not be a priority when you start your workout routine. However, it is imperative to remember that while strengthening one muscle group, you could be damaging another. In many cases, it is your back.
It’s that time of year again; holiday season! The holidays should be a season full of joy and laughter, however, they can also bring on stress that you may not usually experience. Those who experience chronic back pain, may have a different perspective of the holidays.
Getting a good night’s rest is so important not just to be able to function properly the next day but for one’s overall well-being. After a good night’s sleep, you want to awaken feeling refreshed and relaxed. You should never have to wake up feeling still and in pain.
According to the Academy of Pain Medicine, almost thirteen percent of the total workforce population experienced a loss of productive time during a two-week work period, due to a common pain condition. Unfortunately, back pain is part of that thirteen percent.
Do you remember when studies were first released stating that cell phones are linked to causing radiation-induced cancer? Well, it seems that smartphones may be putting you at yet another risk: back problems.
Many of us will suffer a painful low back episode in our lifetime. Whether temporary or chronic, the low back pain associated with back episodes can be unpleasant and debilitating. One common treatment approach for low back pain involved strengthening of the “core” muscles.
Many people would like to get in better shape and be more active. Jogging, swimming, lifting weights, or maybe Zumba come to mind. There is another, lesser known sport which is fun and beneficial that can be recreated in both gym and outdoor settings, rowing.
Summer vacations are right around the corner, which means, long hours spent in the car for many. You want to enjoy your vacation and arrive at your destination safely. Unfortunately, not all car rides go as planned. According to Consumer Reports, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds in the U.S.A. Rear-end crashes can also lead to whiplash when your neck is not protected.
