There’s a lot of emphasis on finding the right mattress if you want to get a good night’s sleep and avoid waking up with back or neck pain. But the pillow you rest your head on can play an equally […]
When your spinal cord is injured, it can affect your body in many ways as you heal and recover. You may experience changes in your digestion patterns, bone density, weight, and even your skin, which is why it’s important to […]
Having a bad back is the ultimate catch-22. Exercise is beneficial for your spine because it strengthens muscles that support your back. However, getting regular exercise can be difficult if you overwork the same parts of your spine that are […]
Running from the neck to the abdomen, the thoracic spine is protected, to some extent, by the ribcage. It also protects the heart and lungs and other vital structures. However, this fairly durable series of a dozen curved bones can […]
Roughly 90 percent of the population will experience spine-related aches and pains at one time or another. However, this doesn’t mean you just have to accept spine pain as an inevitable part of life. There are many positive lifestyle adjustments […]
In a Google world, it’s easy to get into the habit of believing whatever spine-related information you happen to come across while searching online. You might even find yourself getting pieces of advice from well-meaning friends that they swear is […]
From the time you wake up until the time you go to bed, your spine is designed to handle an incredibly varied workload. Normally, the spine is perfectly capable of silently bearing this burden, but there may be times when […]
Working in agricultural, industrial, or construction-related occupations often means using machinery that produces strong vibrations. Work that involves tasks such as plowing, driving in large commercial vehicles or cumbersome transport vehicles for long hours, or using a jackhammer and similar […]
Office chairs are like any other piece of furniture in that personal preference is what ultimately determines what’s comfortable for you. Still, there are some back-friendly traits and features that tend to make certain office chairs better than others, especially […]