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Back Pain & Posture Advice

Back Pain Relief (General)

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

3 Exercises To Avoid For Back Pain

By: , Last Updated: November 25, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Leon shares 3 exercises that can make back pain worse. Unfortunately, these exercises are very popular in gyms, as well as at home, but the problem is that they can exacerbate existing back issues, as well as cause new issues. It’s best you avoid these to save your back. [Read more…] about 3 Exercises To Avoid For Back Pain

5 Takeaways from the Economist – on Chronic Back Pain

By: , Last Updated: October 28, 2020

In this video, Leon discusses the 5 key takeaways from the Economist briefing on chronic back pain. Many of these points are aligned with the evidence we post regularly on this website.
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3 Ways To Stretch Hamstrings (Without Ruining Your Back)

By: , Last Updated: September 2, 2020

Hamstring tightness is very common. The sensation of “tight hamstrings” can lead to low back pain, postural dysfunctions, as well as general pain.

In the video below, Dr. David Oliver, DC will go over 3 ways to stretch your hamstrings in an effective and safe way. [Read more…] about 3 Ways To Stretch Hamstrings (Without Ruining Your Back)

Dropped Head Syndrome Treatment

By: and Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: July 14, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Dropped head syndrome (DHS) is known as a “chin on chest” deformity. It is a rare condition that is due to the gradual weakening of the muscles in the back of the neck, called “Neck Extensors”.[1][2][3] [Read more…] about Dropped Head Syndrome Treatment

Co Authors :

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.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment & Exercises

By: and Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: March 5, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic auto-immune disease and it may occur in 0.01% to 1.8% of the population.

AS is an inflammatory arthritis that is part of a group of conditions called spondyloarthritis.[1][2]

Primary sites of pain and inflammation in Ankylosing spondylitis are the Sacroiliac Joints (SI) and the Spine itself. Also, peripheral joints can be affected, as well as organs such as the eyes, heart, and lungs.[2] [Read more…] about Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment & Exercises

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.