Here’s another reason to stop scrolling and start strolling. A new study found that walking every day can significantly reduce your risk of lower back pain, which is a major drain on wallets, well-being and workdays across the US. But there’s a catch: how far you go and how fast you move makes all the … Read more
It’s a real pain in the back. An estimated 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives — and for around 16 million of those adults, the issue is chronic and with no easy end in sight. While incredibly common, back pain is notoriously difficult to treat because “it may … Read more
It’s a position that’s tech-neck-ly exclusive to babies. Still, adults of the digital age — folks constantly staring down at their devices or hunching overtop a laptop — are now remedying their poor posture and troublesome “tech neck” with tummy time. “Instead of scrolling [on my phone], sitting in a chair and looking down, I’m just on … Read more
Turns out grandma was right. Most of us are too busy trying to lose weight and achieve optimal gut health to care too much about our posture. But — according to Kristianne Egbert, certified professional ergonomist with Briotix — it’s more important to your health than you might think. Poor posture can lead to tense muscles, … Read more
They say pain is all in the mind. Over 50 million Americans struggle with lower back pain — which an estimated 80% of adults can expect to experience at some point in their lives. Despite its prevalence, effective and accessible treatments have been elusive. In fact, researchers recently said most treatments are “barely better than … Read more
Chronic lower back pain is one of the top complaints that sends Americans to their doctors — and it’s a leading cause of missed workdays and disability claims. While slipped discs, arthritis and spinal problems are often blamed, for some, the real culprit is an infection. Now, there’s hope on the horizon for these patients. … Read more
Chronic back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting around 16 million American adults — and now a new study has revealed some discouraging findings about potential treatments. Only around one in every 10 treatments was found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based … Read more
A Mack truck smashed into Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg as he crossed an England street in the ’80s, propelling him into a street sign and launching a 40-year battle with back pain. Finally, last year, he had had enough. The Upper West Side pianist — who served as lead composer and musical director for Nickelodeon’s … Read more
Researchers say there’s no backbone to the argument that slouching is bad for your spine. However, data suggests that slouching can impact your memory, CNN reported. The outlet cited several studies stating that there’s no evidence of a cause and effect of slouching and spinal pain and there also isn’t hard proof that slouchers have … Read more
Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? “When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the pressure within the joint changes,” Dr. William Kemo, a neurosurgeon at the Virginia Spine Institute, told Fox News Digital. “This can … Read more
Beware — this info may be a lot to stomach. People who sleep on their stomachs are more prone to various health issues, experts told The Mirror, and one of the biggest complaints among people who sleep on their front is lower back pain. “If you already have neck and back problems, sleeping in this … Read more
A doctor has warned that the younger generations are rapidly turning into “old, hunch-backed people”, with a series of X-rays taken over a two-month period revealing the shocking extent of the issue. Chiropractor, Jake Boyle, recently made a video showing how young people’s spines were becoming increasingly malformed due to slumping over mobile phones and … Read more
She’s a walking miracle. Five-year-old Piper-Kohl Kelly defied all odds when doctors diagnosed her with spina bifida and claimed she wouldn’t have the ability to walk. Now, the young girl not only walks but runs. “Sometimes it doesn’t feel real. I think back to what we were told and they were really negative about Piper’s … Read more
Shocking news: A new study finds that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord shows “therapeutic potential” for the treatment of depression. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati explored how stimulating the spinal cord decreased the flow of information between the brain and the body so the brain could readjust and regulate itself during a depressive … Read more
It seems as though everyone has back pains these days, whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day, heavy lifting or just an awkward movement. According to research from Cross River Therapy, 540 million people globally suffer from back pain at any given time, and eight out of 10 Americans experience back problems at … Read more
Go easy on her. Adele opened up about her health during her 32-show “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace Colosseum. The 34-year-old British singer revealed to the audience that she has been performing with a disintegrated disc in her spine. “Is anyone else kind of my age starting getting bad knees? I … Read more
This mommy-to-be was taken aback by her harrowing diagnosis. At 36 weeks pregnant, an expecting mom, known online as Liz Bear, began experiencing trouble walking. She alerted her doctors to the concerning impairment, but was dismissively diagnosed with sciatica, a sharp pain that radiates down the back and into the legs. It’s a condition most … Read more