It’s easy to have a sedentary lifestyle when you are forced to sit at a desk all day long for five days a week. Sitting for prolonged periods lead to the body substantially decreasing production of the enzyme lipase, which helps break down fat. It is also well documented that sitting put a lot of […]
Something that’s way too common today is the link between employees and back pain. Back pain is the #1 leading musculoskeletal cause for absenteeism and loss of productivity in the workplace. No matter if you sit at a desk all day or are constantly on your feet, back pain is inevitable at some point. As […]
Companies have slowly been prioritizing corporate wellness more so in recent years. One of the main reasons is to try to take control of rising healthcare costs and potential health issues their employees may have. But how a company implements their corporate wellness program is just as important, or even more important, than having a […]
The health risks of smoking have been widely known for years. However, one of the risks often overlooked is the impact smoking has on a person’s spine health. Smoking can decrease your blood supply throughout your body, make your bones weaker, indirectly put excessive pressure on the discs in your back and even make your […]
Items like backpacks, bags and child carriers are designed to prevent people from experiencing back pain. However, when they are worn improperly, the opposite result can occur. If you carry around one or more of these items frequently and are also dealing with persistent lower back pain, then it may be time to evaluate how […]
Doing household chores is something everyone has to do, whether we like it or not. And what makes them less enjoyable is when you have to do them while suffering from back pain of any severity. If you’re currently receiving a regular lower back pain treatment, talk to your medical professional about the safest ways […]
Simple activities or actions you’ve taken your entire life can become more challenging as you get older. Picking something up off the ground or even getting out of bed can create discomfort if your spine health isn’t where it needs to be. These may seem a bit extreme, but the reality is people deal with […]
Everyone will experience back pain at some point in their life. Some of it could be temporary discomfort resulting from a particular action, while others will have to deal with long term back pain. When it comes to your spine health, your daily actions could be impacting the spine negatively or positively. If you’ve been […]
Studies have shown that more than half of pregnant women will experience some level of back pain during their pregnancy. It’s natural to develop back pain due to the increased weight, shifted center of gravity, hormones and other factors. However, you don’t have to be miserable during your pregnancy. By incorporating simple spine care techniques […]
There are many reasons why people experience back pain. Muscular fatigue is the biggest factor, however, strain, improper lifting, old age, etc contribute also. All of these put constant pressure put on the spine to remain stable during movement. Many times these actions are unavoidable due to the nature of our jobs or other factors, […]
