Is your back getting on your nerves? Your spine provides structural support, enables mobility and flexibility and protects your spinal cord, which facilitates communication between your brain and the rest of your body. It’s easy to screw up your spine with everyday activities, especially if you have bad posture, a sedentary lifestyle and poor technique … Read more
A Russian mommy blogger broke her spine while attempting the viral Nicki Minaj stiletto challenge that has taken TikTok by storm. Mariana Barutkina, 32, an aspiring influencer with just over 1,200 followers on Instagram, tried the “Super Bass” singer-inspired trend just weeks after giving birth — ending up back in the doctor’s office after taking a … 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
Brace yourself — AAA predicts that 7.85 million Americans will cram into overstuffed airplanes between Saturday, Dec. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, to get away for the holidays. Some of the most stressful aspects of seasonal air travel, like weather delays, lost luggage and long lines of weary wanderers, are out of your control. But … Read more
The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches) to slow down the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more
A paralysed puppy has been given a ‘second chance at life’ and is able to walk again – after his spine was fixed with 3D-printed screws. Arthur, a six month old Cockapoo, was unable to move after his limbs suddenly became weak and he collapsed. His owner Natalie Jones rushed him to Chestergates Veterinary Hospital … 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
If there’s something strange in your borough or ’hood, who you gonna call? The Post busters — ’cause we ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Prepare to take a walk on the dark side, courtesy of what is sure to be this summer’s guiltiest pleasure, “Haunted, Abandoned and Hella Creepy.” The new, weekly ghost hunting series … Read more