Posture is important for overall spine health, since too much stress and strain can affect spinal discs, contribute to inflammation, and impact your backbone in other potentially painful ways. But it’s also easy to overlook how you’re sitting, standing, or […]
Somewhere around 22 million Americans have sleep apnea, according to an estimate by the American Sleep Apnea Association. Sleep apnea is a disruption in breathing that can affect sleep patterns and present serious health risks. Affecting roughly one out of […]
Spine pain is something that will eventually affect pretty much everyone at one time or another. If this is something you’re currently living with on a fairly regular or recurring basis, you’re likely open to any reasonable suggestions, one of […]
“You are what you eat” also extends to your spine. If your back and the different parts that support it aren’t getting the right mix of beneficial nutrients, you may be setting yourself up for unexpected aches and pains later […]
One of the most effective ways to keep your back and the parts that support it healthy is with regular exercise. In fact, most treatment plans for back pain not related to a serious structural problem include regular exercise, physical […]
Being active is generally good for a healthy spine or even one that’s healing. At the same time, there are some exercise activities that could do more harm than good for your backbone and its various parts. Today, we’re going […]
There’s nothing wrong with being trendy and stylish when it comes to fashion and the extra things that round out your look. But some of your choices with the accessories you wear or carry could end up affecting your spine. […]
When you have back pain or related symptoms, one of the first steps your doctor might take is to order X-rays. After all, X-rays have been a standard diagnostic tool for more than a century. Even so, they don’t always […]
Online learning has continued into the new school year in many parts of the country. Some school districts are mixing things up with hybrid learning, which is a mix of in-person experiences and online lessons, to find a safe […]