7 ways to prevent work-related back pain
Back pain is one of the leading causes of lost time from work and is the leading cause of disability throughout the world. Here are some tips for preventing pain and injury at work:
What is spinal stenosis?
Spinal stenosis is a common spine condition that causes back and/or neck pain. Most commonly, spinal stenosis occurs in the low back called the lumbar area. It develops when the spinal canal becomes narrow and compresses the spinal cord. This narrowing can put pressure on the spinal nerves that run down the leg causing pain…
Herniated disks & sciatica – what you should know
Spinal disks are the pads that sit between vertebrae and act as shock absorbers for the spine. When a disk herniates (sometimes referred to as a slipped disk, bulging disk or protruding disk), the soft center of the spinal disk pushes through a crack in its tough exterior casing and into the spinal canal. Some…
Neck pain after a car accident? It might be whiplash
Whiplash is a neck and spine injury most typically caused by a rear end collision in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). It can also be caused by a blow to the head, a sports injury, or a slip and fall. Whiplash occurs as a result of a rapid back and forth stretch to the structures…
Home care for back and neck spasms
Staying home the past few months has stressful on everyone. You could be spending more time sitting around, or on the other hand, you could be doing more chores around the house like spring clean ups. Whether you’ve decreased or increased your activity level, that combined with the emotional toll of quarantine can contribute to…
Working from home? 8 tips for staying active, healthy & pain-free
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with many unique challenges that we have never faced before. For many of us, some of those challenges include being told to practice social distancing and work from home. We’ve become more stagnant than normal now that gyms are closed and we only need to walk as far as…
Do this, not that – exercise modifications for avoiding back pain
It’s no secret that exercise is important for avoiding back pain. Being physically active helps strengthen your muscles which supports your spine as well as other important structures in the body. It’s also important to note that if you are already suffering from back pain, some exercise and light movement is beneficially to your recovery.…
Post shoveling aches and pains – now what?
Winter is here. This means that snow and icy conditions may not be far behind. Although we may work diligently to prevent injuries from shoveling snow or slips and falls, sometimes accidents still happen. If you’ve strained your back from over-exertion or a slip on ice, here are some tips to put you on the…
Give yourself the gift of a pain-free holiday season
The holiday season is upon us. It’s supposed to be a time of joy and thankfulness spent with those you love. Don’t let back and neck pain stop you from enjoying the most wonderful time of the year. Try these five tips for staying pain free this ho-ho-ho-liday season:
A simple guide to sleeping with low back pain
When you suffer from back pain not only does that pain impact your day, but it can also lead to a rough night by causing disruption to your sleep. Having poor bed posture can create or worsen low back pain. Here are five tips for finding a comfortable sleeping position to reduce back pain.