Most people can relate to experiencing back pain at some point in their life. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, 80% of Americans will be affected by back pain at some point. But back pain doesn’t just happen. It usually occurs...
Back pain can often be tied to your sleeping patterns. Your mattress, pillows, and sleeping positions can impact your back. With the amount of time spent in bed nightly, getting adequate back support is vital and can help you to prevent chronic back pain. Sleeping Positions Some...
Are you the victim of chronical back pain? Standing or sitting all day can lead to tightness in your back, particularly your lower back. This tightness and pain can lead to potential problems, aside from just being uncomfortable. Practicing a few of these simple stretches daily...
Injuries are never convenient, but when you’re exercising or training, they can be particularly frustrating. Educate yourself about common injuries and learn how to avoid them to save yourself from some unnecessary pain down the road. ACL Injuries Any activity that involves jumping or rapid changing in...
Whether you’re a victim of chronic tension headaches or you’ve just experienced them occasionally, you know how painful they can be. Concentrating can be difficult when you're feeling the pressure in your head. Your entire day may be down the drain when you experience these...
Lower back pain can be a real, well pain. It seems to inflict all of us at some point or another. You can avoid this common pain with a few simple practices and exercises. Keep your back free from strain and stress as you stretch...
Wrist pain can deter you from your everyday activities. It’s difficult to be productive with that kind of nagging pain. Determining what has caused you pain may help you to treat symptoms and prevent future injury or chronic pain. You may need medical attention, or...
When you spend a majority of the day sitting at a desk, it’s easy to have poor posture. Over time, this poor posture can instill bad habits in you and take its toll on your body. Ever had your neck ache after a long day...
Have you been involved in a car accident recently? If so, you may have symptoms that you have not even noticed or have brushed aside. These often unnoticed injuries could worsen if left untreated. 1. Whiplash Perhaps the most common among car accident injuries—whiplash. This injury...
Thinking of getting a massage? Before you book an appointment, get to know the different types of massages and how they may benefit you. If you’re looking to relieve some pain in a specific spot, a structural massage may be the answer for you. By...