The lumbar region of the spine, more commonly known as the lower back, consists of five vertebrae labeled L1 through L5. The lumbar region is situated between the thoracic, or chest, …
Choosing the Right Ergonomic Office Chair
Working in an office typically involves spending a great deal of time sitting in an office chair – a position that adds stress to the structures in the spine. Therefore, …
Ten Tips for Improving Posture and Ergonomics
Over time, poor posture may be caused by habits from everyday activities such as sitting in office chairs, staring at the computer, cradling a cell phone, carrying a purse over …
Good Posture Helps Reduce Back Pain
Correct posture is a simple but very important way to keep the many intricate structures in the back and spine healthy. It is much more than cosmetic – good posture …
Office Chair: How to Reduce Back Pain?
Sitting in an office chair for prolonged periods of time can definitely cause low back pain or worsen an existing back problem. The main reason behind this is that sitting, …
6 Tips to Improve Posture While Sitting
Let’s try these tips to fix posture using good ergonomics to avoid neck and back pain while sitting. Sit with your head in a neutral position by keeping the ears directly above the shoulders. This better posture reduces …
3 Simple Ways to Indulge Your Spine
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t take very good care of your spine. As the years add up, this lack of care can lead to pain and put …
Why does my body ache?
Body aches can result from tiredness or exercise and commonly occur with infections such as the flu. However, they can also be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as …
How Simple Exercises May Save Your Lower Back
The past few years have not been kind to my lower back. Between the physical tolls of pregnancy, parenting and working from home, I have a constant stiff, achy feeling …
Muscle Aches
Muscle aches and pains are common and can involve more than one muscle. Muscle pain also can involve ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Fascias are the soft tissues that connect muscles, …