Back Pain Relief (General)

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

Spinal Decompression At Home – Benefits & Exercises

By: Dr. Julianne Payton, DPT, Last Updated: November 1, 2018 2 Comments

What is Spinal Decompression? As we spend all our lives under the influence of gravity whether while standing or sitting, this causes compressive forces on the spine.

Over time, these effects can add up and eventually cause postural issues, neck pain, and low back pain.
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Dr. Julianne Payton, DPT

Dr. Julianne Payton got her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at A.T Still university in Arizona, and has a wide-ranging experience with chronic pain, posture, and musculoskeletal health.

7 Specific Upper Back Stretches For Back Pain Relief

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: May 23, 2019 3 Comments

If you experience back pain in your upper back and neck area it is most likely caused by poor posture.

But no worries, we identified the muscles that are tight on most of the population and listed specific upper back stretches below to help you release them, lessen your back pain and increase your mobility. [Read more…] about 7 Specific Upper Back Stretches For Back Pain Relief

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.

Glute Bridge Exercise – Strengthen your butt muscles (Gluteus Maximus)

By: Dr. David Oliver, DC, Last Updated: October 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

Watch the video below the find out the correct way of doing the Glute Bridge exercise. This exercise strengthens the Butt/Glute muscles – which are super important to maintain good posture. [Read more…] about Glute Bridge Exercise – Strengthen your butt muscles (Gluteus Maximus)

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.

https://www.newtonwellnesscenter.com

Ice or Heat For Back Pain? The Ultimate Guide

By: Dr. David Oliver, DC and Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: October 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

If you suffer from Back pain, applying ice and heat to the area can help to decrease your back pain and speed up your healing. Watch the video to learn when to apply ice or heat for back pain relief: [Read more…] about Ice or Heat For Back Pain? The Ultimate Guide

Dr. David Oliver, DC

https://www.newtonwellnesscenter.com

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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.

http://www.formeclinic.ca/

Cobra Pose For Beginners (Half & Full) – Effective Low Back Stretch

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: October 17, 2018 7 Comments

Today’s video will show you how to do the Cobra Pose exercise correctly. This stretch is perfect because it “Reverses” what we do so much in our daily lives. Watch the video below: [Read more…] about Cobra Pose For Beginners (Half & Full) – Effective Low Back Stretch

Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

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

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