6 tips to protect your back: Conditioning Exercise regularly to stay in condition and warm up before starting with some gentle stretches. (Reason #96 for staying in shape). Breaks Break your jobs into smaller more manageable projects and take frequent breaks to rest and hydrate. Tools Use long-handled tools to minimize bending and stretching and…
You wouldn’t think of revving up a cold engine after your car has been on the blocks for months. The same principal applies to the modern couch potato after hibernating in front of the TV all winter. Back injuries can occur when warm weather arrives and we shift into high gear. Armed with information and…
Lower back pain afflicts millions of Americans. Sometimes it may seem as though all your friends are talking about it. As common as lower back pain is, however, you can take steps that will minimize your susceptibility to the problem. Here are some suggestions from the American Chiropractic Association: • When standing, keep one foot…
Sitting on an uncomfortable chair and staring at a computer screen for long hours could bring on a host of health problems. Hema Vijay finds a solution through office yoga. Is the constant chatter in the office giving you a headache? Does your neck, shoulder, back or heel twinge with pain after a few hours…
Smoking is a known risk factor for back pain and disc disease. In a new study presented today at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), researchers reviewed smoking cessation rates and related pain in 6,779 patients undergoing treatment for spinal disorders with severe axial (spine) or radicular (leg) pain.…
Last week, we reviewed the basic description of sciatica, and learned that spinal stenosis, a spinal tumor, or a herniated disc could all be causes of this common source of back pain. Here are a few great tips for sciatica prevention and relief. Sciatica Relief: Ice and Heat There are steps you can take at…