Four out of five people will suffer from back pain in their lifetime. For many it’s debilitating and impacts their quality of life. Their pain can go on for years without relief. One common cause of low back pain originates from the sacroiliac or SI joint. The SI joint is located in the pelvis and […]
Why Do We Sleep Differently?
What Causes Us to Sleep Differently? Sleeping differently seems to stem from what we’ve found the most comfortable as time progresses throughout our life. There are some fun theories as to what your style of sleeping says about you, which we’ll be discussing in this post, yet your sleeping style is ultimately all about you […]
Why Good Posture is So Important
Good Posture is Key to a Good Life Growing up, your parents most likely at one point in time or another mentioned how you should stand up straighter and quit slouching (i.e.: most likely mentioned all the way from your pediatric care age to your teenager years). To put it simply, they weren’t wrong. Good […]
How Your Abdominal Muscles Affect Your Back Health
Having Stronger Abs May Help Your Chronic Back Pain Have you ever noticed a direct correlation with the strength, or lack thereof, of your abdominal muscles and back pain? Sometimes, when we don’t hit the gym or work out as much as we should, we may encounter back pain. Pairing that with our often sedentary […]
How Alcoholic Beverages May Cause Spinal Issues
Avoiding Alcohol for a Healthier Spine Alcohol, when consumed responsibly and within moderation, can be a way to break the ice within a social environment, wind down after a long week at work, or enjoy a fine selection of your favorite wines at a beautiful vineyard. Yet with the positives of alcohol, come the negatives […]
Reasons Why You Should Invest in a High-Quality Mattress
High-Quality Mattresses are Important A high-quality mattress can be one of the best investments you make for your health. The mattress you choose doesn’t have to be outrageously expensive to be high-quality. It’s most important for your mattress to provide the proper support and comfort while also lasting for an extended period of time to […]
Is Swimming a Good Exercise for Back Pain?
Is Swimming Good for Back Pain? Swimming is an activity which many love and it does help increase range of motion when performed properly. To answer the question: “Is Swimming a Good Exercise for Back Pain?”; yes and no. We’ll explore what we mean by this throughout the key points below. Enjoy! Yes if You’re […]
Knowing When to See a Spine Specialist
Seeing a Spine Specialist as Soon as Symptoms Occur It goes without saying, you should always seek immediate medical attention if you’re suddenly experiencing pain within your spinal area. This most likely indicates something is quite wrong. If you’re currently experiencing any spine pain, you’ll want to be seen by your physician as soon as […]