Ever tossed and turned in bed, haunted by back discomfort? Have you ever noticed a change in your mood or energy levels after a night of uncomfortable sleep? Think about it as we explore how your spine’s alignment affects more than just your back. That pesky night-time foe? Poor spinal alignment, the ninja of discomfort… Read more
Back Pain
The pandemic has drastically affected the lives of billions of people from all walks of life. For example, millions of people have transitioned to working from home instead of working in person at the office. Some people have also transformed their living room into a makeshift office. Working from the sofa may feel comfortable during… Read more
The modern lifestyle involves a tremendous amount of sitting. Many of us are glued to our desks, slouched over a computer screen or paper, and once we get off work, we spend our free time hunched over our computer screen or lounging on the sofa with a drink. Sedentary Lifestyle Risks Since our spines have… Read more
These days, neck pain and back pain are common issues plaguing almost everyone. As most of the population becomes more tech-savvy, we are all spending more time bent over our computers or smartphones. Whether that’s due to our careers, our continuing education, or pure browsing, the fact of the matter is, technology is ruining our… Read more
Back pain, especially lower back pain, is a common complaint and stems from how unhealthy postures have become the norm in our daily lives. Driving, working at a desk and slumping on the couch all feel like necessary parts of everyday life, but our backs may disagree! Fortunately, you can quickly reverse the ill effects… Read more
We wish we had the magic potion to rid your body of the aches and pains that can occur during the aging process. While we’re still on a quest for that unique formula, we can help guide you to the causes and solutions to your pain in the meantime. As we age, the discs in… Read more
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of getting dressed, reach for a shoe, and a shooting pain surges in your lower back. That pain at the base of your spine is called lumbar backache, or lower back pain. We can all agree that it’s one of the more unpleasant parts of the human… Read more
Last week, I had a 91-year-old client come in complaining of lower back pain and sciatica. Massaging a significantly more senior client requires special attention to pressure and depth of treatment. I checked in often while hitting all the trigger points in his lower back and upper hips. Being careful not cause any unwanted inflammation… Read more
Desk jockeys who are chained to their laptops fall prey to a sedentary lifestyle which inevitably leads to tight hamstrings and lower back pain. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. The main causes of non-specific back pain, or pain… Read more
Chronic pain, affecting approximately 100 million people each year, is classified as pain persisting for 12 weeks or more. Low back pain is one of the most common chronic pain complaints. Specifically, the lower back pain left side above the buttock. When the body’s pain signals keep firing in the nervous system for a sustained… Read more
Reverse Pain in Hips and Knees If you are experiencing pain in the hips and knees from sitting for endless hours, standing for long periods of time, or lifting heavy objects, the exercises in this book can provide relief. Based on the author’s personal experience, research, and professional expertise, the exercises are described in an… Read more
Back pain, especially at the lower side of the spine, is said to be the second most common cause of missed workdays, and disability in US adults. If you’ve ever suffered from it, you know how uncomfortable and painful it can be to ignore as it can disrupt your everyday performance and focus. Simple daily… Read more