Spring Cleaning Without Back Pain

Everyone wants a clean, neat, and organized house this spring. To take care of all your spring cleaning chores without having back pain, follow the simple tips presented in this post. Spring Cleaning Without Back Pain Cleaning can stress and strain the muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the back. Cleaning improperly or spending too much …

Preventing Lower Back Pain Injuries when Shoveling Snow

Preventing Lower Back Pain Injuries when Shoveling Snow Snow shoveling is one of the most common causes of lower back pain and injuries. This occurs frequently during the winter months, but can persist throughout the year if left untreated. However, there are certain ways in which one can shovel snow safely, preventing injuries to the …

Running Posture Do’s and Don’t’s

Running Posture Do’s and Don’t’s Your posture is important for your spine. This is true no matter what you’re doing, whether you’re sitting in front of a computer, standing in line, or running in a marathon. How you hold yourself affects your body. Did you know you increase the amount of pressure on your spine …

Benefit Your Back – Low Impact Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic Exercise The term “aerobic exercise” might make you think of a room full of sweaty people led by a shouting instructor, all stepping, kicking, and punching the air to a thumping soundtrack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the real definition is “activity in which the body’s large muscles move in …