Back Pain & Posture Advice
As you may already know maintaining good posture at your desk is a huge factor in improving your spine’s health.
An improper monitor position can trigger back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as contribute to poor posture. [Read more…] about How High Should My Computer Monitor Be?
In today’s video I (Leon) show 3 easy Thoracic Mobility Exercises that you can do at home or at the office.
The Thoracic spine refers to the Upper back and mid back area – which often gets really tight.
This study found that Thoracic Kyphosis (Hunched posture) increases with age – Especially after 40 years of age.
And another study noted that as we age our Thoracic spines lose mobility in all directions. [Read more…] about 3 Thoracic Spine Mobility Exercises
Neck (Cervical) pain is a common condition that often becomes chronic in nature, with prevalence ranging from 30% to 50% over the course of 12 months.[1]
Problems with the Cervical facet joints are one of the most common sources of neck pain – a 2004 study found that prevalence of facet joint pain in patients with chronic cervical spine pain is approximately 55%. [2]. The good news is that conservative care, including stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as postural correction, can often help to minimize the symptoms of cervical facet joint syndrome.
[Read more…] about Cervical Facet Joint Pain – Treatment & Exercises
Lumbar Facet joint syndrome can be a significant source of lower back pain, accounting for 15% to 45% of lower back pain.[1][3]
While lumbar facet joint syndrome cannot be reversed, research has shown that exercise, certain lifestyle changes, and management of back pain with conservative treatment methods, including rest, ice, heat and over-the-counter medications, can help to control symptoms and improve quality of life. [Read more…] about Lumbar Facet Joint Pain – Treatment & Exercises
You may be wondering if doing yoga is good for your back pain? The answer is Yes and No…
I’ll tell you my take on this question down below, but first let’s look at some research.
There is lots of research supporting the use of Yoga as an exercise program for back pain. This study states that yoga proved to be a great supplement to managing one’s low back pain. [Read more…] about Is Yoga Good For Back Pain? Research & Opinion
