Back Pain Relief (General)

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

Scoliosis Treatment (4 Methods)

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES) and Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH, Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Scoliosis is a type of spinal deformity where the the vertebrae of the spine have an excessive curve to one side (laterally when looking from the back).

Scoliosis is determined when the curvature of the spine measures 10 degrees or greater on an X-ray. [Read more…] about Scoliosis Treatment (4 Methods)

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.

Co Authors :

Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC

Licensed chiropractor, DC (Owner of Forme Clinic, Stoney Creek, ON, L8G 1B9)

Dr. Shaina McQuilkie graduated from Brock University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours). She then attended D’Youville College, in Buffalo, New York and obtained her Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree in 2008. After graduating, Dr. McQuilkie practiced in a multi-disciplinary healthcare facility based in Hamilton, Ontario gaining experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal injuries.

Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH

Dr. Smith earned his Doctorate In Physical Therapy from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and currently practices as a home care therapist in the Tampa Bay area. He uses his eclectic background of working with everyone from those in the ICU to elite athletes to customize care for each one of his patients and progress them toward their personal goals.

Prior to being a Physical Therapist, he earned a masters degree in public health and managed big pharma clinical trials worldwide. He enjoys CrossFit, Animals, and helping people live a pain free and active lifestyle

Lower Back Pain From Running (Why It Happens)

By: Dr. David Oliver, DC, Last Updated: March 5, 2020

It’s common for runners to experience lower back pain. There are several causes for this but one of the main reasons is poor Glute activation. In this video Dr. David Oliver explains this in detail. [Read more…] about Lower Back Pain From Running (Why It Happens)

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.

www.newtonwellnesscenter.com

5 Easy Desk Stretches

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Here are 5 stretches to do at your desk to improve your posture and get rid of any aches or pains. You can do these at your computer office desk everyday. [Read more…] about 5 Easy Desk Stretches

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

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

Lower Back Pain When Sitting? Causes & Treatment Options

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

As we move towards occupations that require us to sit longer and move less, back pain and other musculoskeletal pain seem to be on the rise.

In one study office workers were asked to sit for 2 hours at a computer as their discomfort level was measured throughout this time. The results showed that discomfort increased significantly over time across the entire body – but low back pain was reported to have increased the most. [Read more…] about Lower Back Pain When Sitting? Causes & Treatment Options

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

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

Tailbone Pain When Sitting – DIY Relief & Exercises

By: Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH and Dr. Nicole Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSCS, Last Updated: March 5, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

If you’ve ever felt pain in your tailbone while sitting, you’ve experienced what is known as Coccydynia (medical term).

Tailbone pain (Coccydynia) is a painful condition that can be debilitating in some cases. While tailbone pain can be annoying and disruptive to your life, most cases resolve within a few weeks to months.[1] In the meantime, there are a variety of things you can try to minimize your symptoms, which we will outline below. [Read more…] about Tailbone Pain When Sitting – DIY Relief & Exercises

Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC

Licensed chiropractor, DC (Owner of Forme Clinic, Stoney Creek, ON, L8G 1B9)

www.formeclinic.ca/

Co Authors :

Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH

Dr. Nicole Lombardo, PT, DPT, CSCS

Received her Doctorate in physical therapy from Rutgers University in 2016. Since graduation she has been working mostly with outpatient orthopedics. She says: “I believe that if you can move freely and pain-free throughout your life, you can live life to it’s fullest. As a Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist and a CrossFit coach, I believe that physical abilities are directly correlated with quality of life.”

https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/providers/nicolelombardo