If you find yourself sitting or standing for long periods of time, there’s a good possibility that you’ve experienced low back pain at one point or another. If the pain is excruciating, you should always check with your doctor to rule out the possibility of deeper conditions, such as a herniated or bulging disc. Multiple […]
Resistance Band Workouts for Bad Posture and Back Pain
Want Better Posture and Back Pain Relief? The sedentary lifestyle of desk jockeys (a person who sits in front of a computer all day) makes it difficult to actively use their back muscles. This inevitably leads to slumped back postures and back pain. Most exercises are bodyweight or weighted push-pull exercises. These exercises focus on […]
DIY Low Back Pain Relief
Do you ever find yourself slouching in your chair, contorting your body like a human question mark? Poor posture can eventually lead to acute low back pain, and when that strikes, desperation follows, and finding a quick fix to improve your downgraded quality of life can sometimes lead down the dark path of painkillers and […]
5 Reasons To Book Your Next Massage Right Now
Some people consider massage a luxury, but it is vital to any injury prevention program or personal wellness maintenance routine. Like exercise, massage does more for you if you engage in it regularly . . . even a monthly treatment can help to maintain your general health. 5 Reasons To Book Your Next Massage Right […]
Massage For Tension Headache Relief
Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches that I see in my office. Symptoms range from mild to moderate pain in the head that feels like there’s tight vice strapped around your noggin. Mountains of stress, coupled with bad forward head posture, can easily trigger a tension headache. Taking over-the-counter pain […]
The Truth About Bed Rest and Whether It Can Help Or Harm Your Back
Bed Rest For Back Pain? Think Again. In some cases, going the bed rest route and taking a day or two off from work to “rest your back” can quickly resolve a temporary back strain. However, prolonged immobilization may have adverse effects such as depression, blood clots in the legs, muscle atrophy, or even muscle […]
