Nobody wants to spend hours delayed in traffic; it's a nightmare on wheels for those with back pain. Take it from Olivia Sabedra-Buck, a 36-year-old marketing manager from Santa Barbara, California, who has suffered from severe lower back pain caused by a ruptured disk during her … [Read more...] about 5 ways to transform car rides from painful to pleasant
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Suffer from chronic lower back pain? New single shot treatment could be for you
Degenerative disk disease affects around 40 percent of the population over the age of 40, and those who live with the agony of the chronic ailment understand how persistent and difficult it is to treat. However, positive results from a three-year trial point to a new, long-term … [Read more...] about Suffer from chronic lower back pain? New single shot treatment could be for you
How to correct your achy breaky WFH posture
Last week we published an article sharing a massage therapist’s advice on how to work from home without hurting your back—but let’s be frank. We’re already two years into the pandemic. We’ve probably already spent our fair share of time hunched over laptops while sitting … [Read more...] about How to correct your achy breaky WFH posture
A massage therapist’s advice on WFH without hurting your back
When more people started working remotely, licensed massage therapist and treatment trainer Polly Brasch reported seeing “more postural problems among [her] clients.” She “noticed a big swing in clients having pain in their middle and upper backs,” which is certainly an outcome … [Read more...] about A massage therapist’s advice on WFH without hurting your back
Keep back pain away with these spine-strengthening exercises
The spine is one of the most integral parts of the human body. It’s connected to almost every movement we engage in, so it’s very important to keep it strong and healthy. Here are four exercises to maintain a healthy spine. Back extension The erector spinae is the largest … [Read more...] about Keep back pain away with these spine-strengthening exercises