Category Back pain

10 Tips for Managing Low Back Pain

Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their life. Poor posture, faulty body mechanics, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of exercise can all contribute to the achy feeling. Sometimes the pain can be more complex, involving an injury or the bodys natural degenerative process. Regardless of the cause, you should follow some basic strategies to help manage the pain.

3 Effective Ways to Strengthen Your Core Using a Stability Ball

Knee up - Core Strengthening
Core strength is a foundational component of human performance. A strong core help's stabilize and protect your body's spine and vital organs as you perform daily tasks. Without a strong core, your body is more likely to move, hang, or flex into positions that create problems. Try implementing these 3 exercises to improve your core strength.

Mind your back(pack) during back-to-school

From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries.  Unfortunately, due to the lack of awareness or simple disinterest (or both), backpacks can pose a health…