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New Year, New Back — Hydrate
Most of us are aware that water is coursing throughout our bodies—that we are around 60% water. But few may know that muscles are around 79% water—or that… Continue reading
New Year, New Back — Stand Up More
Sitting for prolonged periods of time puts about 40% more pressure on the discs in your lower back than standing. That pressure soars to almost 90% if you’re… Continue reading
6 Simple Stretches You Can Do While Traveling
The holidays are when many of us crisscross the country on serious road trips – and all that traveling can be a pain in the back. The biggest… Continue reading
9 Tips For Avoiding Holiday Back Pain
When we think about the holidays, we tend to think about sumptuous meals, glittering decorations and family squabbles. What we rarely think about is how those same rituals… Continue reading
6 Ways to Avoid Pain Caused By Winter Sports
Winter sports are exhilarating, in part, because of the meeting between burning muscles and crisp, biting air — and because they are a competition against extreme elements. It… Continue reading
5 Easy Tricks to Lose Holiday Weight (and Lower Back Pain)
You just pushed back from the table after enjoying a mountain of mashed potatoes and a ton of turkey. ’Tis the season to let loose and consume rich,… Continue reading
6 Reasons Lack of Sleep May Be Hurting Your Back
Of course painful spasms or knots in back muscles are going to make it difficult to get to sleep— or stay asleep. What you may not know is… Continue reading
7 Situations When You Really Need a Back Surgeon
If constant back pain has you in its clutches, you may feel inclined to do something about it. You should. But should you go as far as having… Continue reading
5 Fun Office Exercises To Heal Your Back Pain
Many of us spend a significant chunk of our lives trapped in an office or cubicle. We’re sitting for too long. We’re hunching too far forward. We’re stressing… Continue reading
Prescription Narcotics for Low Back Pain: Another Reason For Doubt
About 31 million people experience low back pain at some point in time and it’s gotten so bad that nearly everyone is looking for a solution. So when… Continue reading