Back Pain Relief Through Yoga Yoga is a great way to relieve your back pain naturally. If you practice it on a regular basis, you’re bound to see an improvement in strength, flexibility, and back pain. Since there are countless yoga poses out there, we’ve compiled a list of the one for back pain. Fortunately, …
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Back Pain Treatment Alternatives
Back Pain Treatment Alternatives Everyone experiences back pain at some point in time. If you’re facing back pain and looking for relief, traditional treatments like medications, injections, physical therapy, and even surgery may come to mind. While these treatments can be helpful, there are a number of alternative options that can be just as safe …
Do Back Belts Prevent Injury?
Do Back Belts Prevent Injury? According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) almost 20 percent of all injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace are back injuries. To help reduce the amount of workplace back injuries, NIOSH recommends that companies implement ergonomics programs that focus on reducing hazards of lifting …
Alternative Treatments to Back Pain
Alternative Treatments to Back Pain Back pain is a common distressing medical condition that can affect an individual’s quality of life. There are a variety of different treatment options available to patients with back pain. Most of these include physical therapy and medical treatment. Surgical treatment options are also available, but may not be for …
Watch Your Back – Tips for a Healthy Spine
Anyone who’s suffered back pain knows how important it is to protect your spine. Here are six easy ways to watch out for yourself, and avoid spine trouble that could save you a lot of pain. Tip 1: Maintain Good Posture Posture is one of the most important components of spine health. Because we spend …
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Non-Surgical Options for Back Pain Relief
Nonsurgical Options for Back Pain Relief The spine is one of the body’s most important musculoskeletal structures. It maintains posture and provides support while sitting, standing, walking, and running. An injury or medical condition that affects the spine may cause back pain. When left untreated, pain usually increases in severity-potentially reaching the point where a …
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My Back Hurts: Is It Strained Muscles Or A Slipped Disc?
Back Pain? Join the Crowd! If you’ve ever suffered back pain, you are a long way from being alone. There are estimates that at one point or another in their lives, some 80% of the population has experienced back pain. This problem is second only to colds as the reason people stay home from work. …
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My Back Hurts: Is it my posture?
My Back Hurts: Is it my posture? The spine is a very interesting and important musculoskeletal structure. It stabilizes the body, protects the spinal cord, and determines posture. When the muscles, ligaments, and bones of the spine are healthy and anatomical, the spine rests in a neutral position. Patients who have a neutral spine are …
Long Car Trip? Here’s How to Avoid Back Pain
Long Car Trip? Here’s How to Avoid Back Pain One of the most common causes of back pain is prolonged sitting. If you are heading out on a long car trip, there is no way of getting around the fact that you will have to sit for prolonged periods of time. However, there are several …
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How to Destroy Your Spine: Part 3
How to Destroy Your Spine: Part 3 So far you’ve learned how your lifting habits and posture can destroy your back. This article will focus on how not exercising may be hurting you more than you know. Here’s how: Not Exercising We all know proper nutrition and exercise are important for maintaining general health. Did …