Back Pain Relief (General)

Learn about common back pain relief techniques including: Exercises, Stretches, and Self massage.

Interview with Dr. Stuart McGill (Posture, Low Back Pain, Core…)

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 30, 2021

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Stuart McGill. We talked about posture, low back pain, core, mental health role on pain, and more. Check it out below: [Read more…] about Interview with Dr. Stuart McGill (Posture, Low Back Pain, Core…)

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

As a long time back sufferer Leon found unique methods to alleviate his pain using natural methods including self massage, exercise/stretching and postural habits. He founded Backintelligence.com to empower others to fix their postures and ease their back pain from home.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exercises

By: Dr. Rachel Raycraft, DPT, Last Updated: March 19, 2021, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a diagnosis of omission meaning physicians rule out all other conditions first. It happens when nerves that run from the base of the neck down the arm get compressed. The nerves that get compressed are a bundle of nerves called the brachial plexus. [Read more…] about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Exercises

Dr. Rachel Raycraft, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy and am currently working full time as a pediatric physical therapist and planning to work with adults on a per diem basis. I have worked in Sports, Inpatient Rehab and Outpatient Ortho settings under the guidance of incredible mentors focusing on low back pain. I believe in wholistic and patient centered care and enjoy working with my patients to develop their course of treatment.

Dumbbell Goblet Squat – Total Body Exercise

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 3, 2021

Today we’re going to show you the Dumbbell Goblet Squat. This is a great total body exercise that targets your glutes, quads, hamstrings, shoulders, core and more. [Read more…] about Dumbbell Goblet Squat – Total Body Exercise

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

What is a chiropractic adjustment?

By: Dr. David Oliver, DC, Last Updated: February 7, 2021

Dr. Oliver discusses what chiropractic adjustments are, why we do them, and what we’re trying to accomplish. [Read more…] about What is a chiropractic adjustment?

Dr. David Oliver, DC

Dr. Oliver has been practicing in Massachusetts since 2007. He is a graduate of Marist College where he received a Pre-Med Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Dr. Oliver then went on to pursue his chiropractic career by attending Palmer College of Chiropractic West, where he graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Oliver has his diploma in rehabilitation, which allows him to combine rehab and corrective exercise with traditional chiropractic treatment. This gives his patients better long term results.

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I Threw My Back Out. Now what?

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: December 2, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Throwing out your back usually refers to pulling a muscle, which results in a spasm – causing tightness and/or pain around the area.

When you threw out your back, you probably noticed you couldn’t move much… That is a good thing, because this is your body’s way of protecting you from further injuring yourself. [Read more…] about I Threw My Back Out. Now what?

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer