Lightening The Load of School Backpacks

Seeing your child come home from school bending forward to handle the weight of a fully loaded school backpack is cause for concern. Backpacks that are too heavy for the child can cause back pain and spasms, shoulder pain, and neck pain, among other issues. Below are a number of practical tips to significantly reduce…

Swimming With A Sore Back

Swimming is often a good choice of exercise for people with sore backs because it is low impact and puts little pressure on the spine. However, swimming with incorrect form can cause you to twist or jerk your back or neck, which can worsen your pain. To swim safely with a sore or injured back,…