I would like to introduce you to the most common muscles I work on during clinical visits with my patients. The main purpose is to show you how these muscles orient in your body, so that you can better understand that your pain may not just be “bone out of place,” but rather the result…
For this article, I am dedicating this writing to individuals with low back pain who would like to start exercising but are unsure which exercises to avoid. I will go over the top 3 exercises I always advise my clients to avoid if they have low back pain, regardless of their diagnosis. In addition, I…
The reason I am writing this post is to reflect and give opinions on how to avoid low back pain with leg press machine. One of my clients, a 65-year-old lady, has recently come in for back pain treatment. She has been doing Bio-strong Bone Density treatments for the last four weeks. Recently, while performing…
You’re here because you’re wondering whether a back brace can help with your back pain. This question comes up often in my clinic, and just this past week, three different clients asked me the same thing. So… here we are! If you’re dealing with back pain right now and you want to find out correct…
We all have habits—healthy eating habits, spending habits, reading habits, and the list goes on. But one habit that often gets overlooked is posture habits. That’s right, posture is also a habit. When clients visit my office, they usually fall into two categories: those in pain and those coming in for general maintenance. The ones…
Our Editorial Guideline for our readers Back pain can feel like a relentless intruder, disrupting your daily routine and diminishing your quality of life. Whether it’s a result of long hours at a desk, a sudden injury, or the wear and tear of daily life, tight muscles and chronic discomfort have become a typical grievance….
Starting a journey to ease back pain, many of us try heat therapy as a source of comfort. This method is popular among those looking to escape the clutches of pain. But there’s a question that often comes up: Can heat make back pain worse? This guide dives into how heat therapy and back pain…
From the World Health Organization‘s key facts on Low back pain or Lumbago, in 2020, low back pain has affected 619 million people globally and it is estimated the total affect people will creep up to 843 million cases by 2050. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), just…
From Yang et al 2016, Low Back Pain Prevalence and Related Workplace, the prevalence of low back pain for all workers in this study were 25.7%. To put in perspective, that is a staggering 1 out of 4 workers suffer from back pain just from work. Especially increase in risk of low back pain for…
First Things First: Potential Back Pain Causes and Factors Back pain can stem from various factors, each with its unique characteristics. Understanding these common causes is essential for effective prevention and management. Here’s an in-depth look at each contributor to back pain: Muscle Strain and Back Pain Muscle Strain happens during activities such as heavy…