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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.

How To Get Rid of Muscle Spasms In The Back

By: and Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: May 10, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

While most muscle spasms in the back are harmless and can be effectively treated, some indicate that there’s an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.

Most of the time “spasming” is the body’s natural protection mechanism – usually indicating you just “strained or “pulled” a muscle. [Read more…] about How To Get Rid of Muscle Spasms In The Back

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.

Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief – Lats Stretches & Releases

By: , Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Latissimus Dorsi or commonly referred to as “Lats” is the biggest muscle of the back and it starts roughly from the pelvis area and runs on both sides of the back, all the way up, and finally attaches into both arm bones (humerus). [Read more…] about Latissimus Dorsi Pain Relief – Lats Stretches & Releases

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment At Home (Symptoms, Releases, Stretches)

By: and Dr. Brandon Smith, DPT, MPH, Last Updated: March 5, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

What is Piriformis Syndrome?

Have you ever had pain starting deep in your butt and/or hip that travels down the back of your leg?

This can be due to the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve, referred to as piriformis syndrome. [1] [Read more…] about Piriformis Syndrome Treatment At Home (Symptoms, Releases, Stretches)

Co Authors :

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

Sacroiliac Joint Exercises For Pain Relief (SI Joint)

By: , Last Updated: May 20, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

If you’ve ever suffered with Sacroiliac (SI) Joint pain, you know just how debilitating it can be – it can make simple, every day tasks such as rolling over in bed, or getting in and out of your car difficult, and can seriously affect your quality of life.

Luckily, with the right sacroiliac joint exercises (below) you can get relief. [Read more…] about Sacroiliac Joint Exercises For Pain Relief (SI Joint)

5 Sciatica Exercises For Pain Relief (With Pictures)

By: and Dr. Shaina McQuilkie, DC, Last Updated: March 10, 2020, Reviewed By: Dr. David Oliver, DC

Sciatica is low back pain that normally radiates into the butt, back of the hip, and down the back of the leg to the foot.

Most times sciatica affects only one side of the body (unilaterally), but it can affect both legs, depending on the cause.[1]

The good news is that doing simple sciatica exercises can help relieve your pain.

[Read more…] about 5 Sciatica Exercises For Pain Relief (With Pictures)

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.