Have you taken a family vacation or holiday that required hours of travel this year? Or do you do a lot of driving whether it’s a commute to work or part of your job? If so, I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve experienced some form of back pain. Around 30-60% of drivers report having … Read more
Are you tossing and turning at night, waking up with a stiff neck or achy back? It’s possible that your sleeping posture may be to blame. Believe it or not, the position you sleep in can significantly affect the quality of your rest. In this blog, we’ll delve into the importance of proper sleeping posture … Read more
Tired of your back pain getting in the way? Looking for the best ways to relieve your pain fast? Look no further! Today’s blog is designed to give you 5 of the best ways to relieve your back pain, quickly and easily. We have purposely chosen techniques that require little to no equipment so that … Read more
LACEY (WA) – Have YOU ever been told that back pain is just one of those things that comes with your job, family, age, and daily stress? Or worse, have you been told by your doctor that you “just have to live with it” because they believe nothing else can be done? If you’re over … Read more
In the past we’ve had a lady email us a question; “I get back pain when I’m doing sit-ups/crunches. Am I doing something wrong?” What a great question! I’m glad she asked because with the weather this time of year, people are more inclined to be active outside. And even though crunches are one of … Read more
A question I get asked a lot by clients and people with back pain is a really simple one: “When do I use ice and when do I use heat?” Rightly or wrongly, 9 out of 10 of my clients tend to favor heat–a nice hot water bottle, a soak in the bath, or one … Read more
Quick question: how much water have you drank today? For most people, the answer is not enough. From everything we drink and swim in, to the ice that reduces swelling, water is all around us (and even in us). As a matter of fact, it basically is us! Water makes up around two-thirds of who … Read more
Have you ever been going about your usual daily jobs or chores such as taking out the trash, gardening, laundry, or even making your bed when you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your back that leaves you hardly able to move? Well you’re not alone! We frequently get patients who report this sudden onset … Read more
Have you taken a family vacation that required hours of travel this summer? Or do you do a lot of driving whether it’s a commute to work or part of your job? If so, I certainly wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve experienced some form of back pain. Around 30-60% of drivers report having back pain … Read more
When struggling with back pain, it’s hard to enjoy your life. You feel as though each movement has become more cautious because you’re worried that one wrong move could make the pain worse — which you don’t want. Suddenly, you feel yourself holding back because of your back pain. You start saying “no” when you … Read more
