


Posture and Back Pain
Okay, admit it. How many of you grew up with the admonition from your parents, “Sit up straight; Don’t slouch; You’ll ruin your posture?!” Well, as it turns out, mother may not have known best. New research suggests that the traditional upright position...
Exercise Rx for Lower Back Pain
Maybe you hurt your back lifting a box in the basement, or it might have happened when you jumped down from the passenger seat of your friend’s SUV. It’s also entirely possible that you woke up with a major pain in your back just from sleeping in an...
Physical Therapy Successful in Treating Back Pain
Lower back pain is an incredibly common complaint, and one of the most frequent reasons for a visit to the doctor. If your pain results from a strained muscle or poor positioning while lifting an object, consider yourself lucky. The discomfort is usually temporary and...