Sciatica pain can wreak havoc on your daily life, making almost any activity difficult—walking down the stairs, unloading groceries, or even just trying to sleep. Most of us are completely unaware of our sciatic nerve and its importance until something interferes with its healthy function and sciatica strikes. Then the pain can be unbearable, leaving […]
Continue readingFew people are indifferent about running—it’s typically a “love it” or “hate it” endeavor. If you are part of the latter group, you may prefer spending time at the gym, swimming laps, sweating out the calories in a hot yoga class, or even improving your fitness levels through martial arts. These are all fantastic ways […]
Continue readingOne of the most daunting aspects of treating back pain is the cost. Many people suffering from back pain, especially lower back pain, fear that the only way to get better will involve costly visits to a chiropractor, injections at a physician’s office that are not covered by health insurance, or any number of prescriptions […]
Continue readingOne of the most common causes of upper back pain is within our control to change but remains a huge challenge for so many of us: poor posture. Our constant reliance on (some would say addiction to) devices is doing us no favors in this area. As we hunch over laptops or let our necks […]
Continue readingSciatica pain can make any normal activity turn into an excruciating task. Something as simple as sitting at your desk or driving your car can fill you with dread if you are suffering from sciatic pain. Even someone who looks perfectly healthy can experience sciatica, and it can be difficult for others to understand just […]
Continue readingMost of us think of rest as one of the most important components of recovering from an illness, injury, or other health challenges. Have the flu? Crawl in bed and sleep it off for a few days. Sprained your ankle? Sit down, prop your feet up, and apply ice. Suffering from a migraine? Lie down […]
Continue readingIce packs, heating pads, massage chairs, corrective braces, yoga classes, and more. There seems to be no limit in terms of what we will try (and what we will spend) to relieve back and neck pain. Studies show that billions of dollars are spent each year on back pain management and relief. This is a […]
Continue readingIf you have not yet jumped on the foam rolling bandwagon, you are missing out on one of the best (and cheapest!) ways to manage pain and recover from workouts. Foam rollers pack a powerful punch into a relatively small tool. They are used by everyone from distance runners to weightlifters to swimmers to ease […]
Continue readingThe soft neck brace (also known as a soft cervical collar) has perhaps earned an unfair reputation as a gimmick, thanks to years of television sitcoms featuring characters prone to exaggeration. We have seen time and again an actor entering a scene in a soft collar sharing an unlikely story about being attacked at a […]
Continue readingA TENS unit can be a lifesaver when it comes to treating and managing pain, but the unit is only as good as the pads you use with it. These TENS machine pads do not last forever, and after a certain number of uses, they no longer adhere properly to the patient’s skin. A loss […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to relieving back pain, most of us are willing to try almost anything. Back pain can make it difficult to work, do household chores, or simply enjoy spending time with family and friends. It can range from mildly bothersome to completely debilitating and everything in between. For some, back pain is temporary: […]
Continue readingWhen it comes to posture, there is more at stake than just appearance and our vanity. Correct posture may outwardly signify confidence and poise to observers; however, what is happening internally with correct posture is just as important. Poor posture can be linked to back and neck pain and numerous other physical problems. Despite […]
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