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Back pain is increasing among the world population despite the money, technology, research, medication, restriction, devices, surgeries and plain right ignorance to blame the back alone for the pain. However In a world of great innovations, why are our bodies claiming to be weak and feeble? Why are we still so far from the answers yet…

In a previous article, we talked about painful backs due to lifting weights. We promised to share with you some of the rules which you should take into consideration to avoid these back injuries. We will share with you three of these rules; keeping your chest forward, leading with the hips and not the shoulders, and…

Most of the time, we experience tension, stiffness, or pain in different parts of our bodies, and our natural reaction is to grimace, wince, or sometimes both. Unfortunately, in today’s busy world, many people do not have the time to visit a physical therapy clinic immediately when discomfort begins. Pain and muscle tension can develop…

Many people believe they know how to lift stuff properly and safely. They are then in disbelief when they injure their back during a “simple” lift. After getting a back injury from lifting, many people will comment, “but I even bent my knees!” Therefore, there must be more to safe lifting than just bending the…

Back pain or discomfort is common during pregnancy and should be expected to some degree by most women. Back pain may be experienced during any point of your pregnancy; however, it most commonly occurs later in pregnancy as baby grows. Back pain can disrupt your daily routine or interfere with a good night of sleep.  The good news is there…

Four months ago when my baby was born I was all smiles and full of gratitude, glad that the hard part was over and I was in for a picnic with my son. Little did I know that more pain was yet to come. Trying to meet the feeding demands of the young man left…

 Have you been dealing with chronic pain for months and have already spoken to your doctor about surgery? The surgery has now been scheduled, and you may find yourself feeling anxious about what comes next. One of the biggest questions on your mind is likely: Will I be able to go back to normal function?…

We are constantly telling people how high heels change posture and cause knee and back pain in the long run. If they have to be worn, then keep it to once in a while. What we have been forgetting to advise people is that the exact opposite. Very flat shoes are also detrimental to your…

Nothing improves my mood more than a long bike ride in the country, so I say this next part with reservations (and sadness). Cycling has its dark side – possibly the most significant being that it can wreak havoc on your posture. There are myriad physical and mental health benefits: But if you understand the…