Staying Limber at Your Desk
Studies show that staring at your computer all day can be harmful to your spine. Learn how staying limber at your desk can help.
The Right Mattress for Back and Spine Health
Buying the right mattress can mean all the difference between good health and severe pain. Many people suffer countless nights, tossing and turning, only to wake up with back pain due to the wrong mattress. While some prefer their mattress soft and fluffy, others prefer them hard and firm. It really all depends on the [...]
Creating a Healthier Workplace
Maintaining positive health habits is hard enough for some. However, for those spending long days at work behind a desk or at a cubicle, it can be even more difficult. Sitting at a desk for eight hours may not only cause mental stress but can add physical stress as well. So, we need to think [...]
How to Avoid Back Pain as a New Mother
Motherhood is a magical time in any woman’s life. However, with all the joy and fulfillment it brings, there may be a fair share of back pain that comes along with it too. And, having a newborn baby presents unfortunate opportunities to strain the back muscles and add pressure on the spine. Even after the [...]
Combating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the numbness, tingling, and weakness in your hand caused by excess pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This pain may extend up into the arm, between the hand and elbow. CTS affects between 3%-6% of Americans aged 18-64 each year. Often times, carpal [...]
Footwear for Joint Pain
Did you know that the type of footwear you buy might help significantly alleviate pain and pressure in your joints? In fact, the right pair of shoes should do more than express your sense of style; they should help you feel happy and healthy too! Always remember, proper footwear for joint pain is crucial. Each [...]
The Importance of Proper Posture
Proper posture is not just something your mother told you to keep at the dinner table because it looks good; it is actually vital to maintaining neck and spine health and avoiding pain or injury. Poor posture can cost you an important job interview, sure, but more importantly, it can cost your good health. Why [...]
The Effects of Overtraining
As we approach the New Year, millions of Americans will make resolutions to be more active and physically fit in 2016. In fact, more gym memberships are signed in January than any other time of year. Unfortunately, January is also the time of year when doctors and orthopedists see an uptick in patients ailing from [...]
How to Handle Weight Gain and Joint Pain
As we get older, we all experience weight gain and joint pain that come naturally with general wear and tear. Joint pain is one of the most common ailments in adults 35 and older. But conditions are often worse for those who are overweight. According to a Harvard study released earlier this year, the force on the [...]
How to prepare for Spinal Surgery?
Our spine is literally the backbone of our skeletal system. Without it, the slew of motions and activities we take for granted everyday would be impossible. In fact, in the United States alone, roughly 500,000 Americans undergo surgery for lower back issues. So if this is your next step in corrective measures, what can you [...]