Choosing the right mattress for back support, good posture, and sleep comfort has a significant effect on back pain relief. Although many doctors have traditionally recommended a hard mattress (a firm mattress) to patients with back pain, a recent study conducted in Spain found that a medium-firm mattress may provide better back support and help alleviate more back pain than […]

Rest and sleep are the body’s chance to heal itself from the postural, physical and nervous insults of the previous day. The use of some of the following pillows can improve the quality of rest and repair, allowing one to wake up more rested and ready to face another day. It is important to note that not all pillows work […]

Failed back surgery syndrome (also called FBSS, or failed back syndrome) is a misnomer, as it is not actually a syndrome – it is a very generalized term that is often used to describe the condition of patients who have not had a successful result with spine surgery. There is no equivalent term for this in any other type of […]

Because the causes of back pain can be very complex, if is often more difficult to get an accurate diagnosis for back pain of neck pain than for other medical conditions. While some spinal diagnoses are relatively straightforward (such as tumors, infections, or fractures), for many conditions there is little agreement among spine specialists about a diagnosis. However, getting an […]

No matter how fast your modem, you’re always waiting for something to load While online. (This will never change, for even as modems get faster and faster, Files get lager and larger.) These stretches are for your upper body, especially Neck, shoulders, and wrists. Whenever you are reading online, and not using the keyboard or the mouse, You can do […]

Running injuries may be prevented by: Selecting the correct running shoe for your style. Warming up and cooling down. Stretching. A gradual and progressive training programme. Sports massage Correct nutrition. Shoe Selection   It is important you know if your feet are ‘neutral’, ‘supinate’ or ‘pronate’. The runner that pronates (feet roll inwards) when they run will require a different […]

When you care about your car, you take it to the shop for the tuneups it needs – oil changes, tire rotations, new brakes, etc. Your spine is no different. It needs a regular “tuneup” as well, complete with Spinal adjustments. I bet most of you drive automobiles when running errands during a typical day. Whether we are driving to […]

Your back needs to be in top form to withstand the forces placed on it during the golf swing. Follow these guidelines to protect your back and keep you in the game. Maintain proper alignment of the body. Poor posture throws the back out of alignment and can strain muscles and connective tissue. Proper posture consists of a slight bending […]