Walking 100 minutes per day may help lower risk of chronic back pain
For many people, low back pain is chronic, meaning it is constant for at least three months. There are several risk factors for chronic low back pain, such as not getting enough physical activity. A new study found that increasing the length of time and intensity of one’s walks may help lower the risk of experiencing chronic low back pain.
Breaking the silence about men breaking bones
Weak bones can have deadly consequences. Women often get bone density tests to screen for osteoporosis, yet many men don't even realize they are at risk until they suffer a major fracture.
I'm a spine doctor. Here's how I take care of my back
Back pain affects as many as 4 out of 5 Americans, and relief can be elusive. That's because it may be caused by multiple overlapping factors that cannot always be visualized on a scan. On the flipside, the scan of a healthy individual may be riddled with spinal abnormalities, none of which require treatment.
Prolonged Sitting: What You Should Know to Improve Your Posture
Have you ever found yourself feeling stiff and uncomfortable after extended periods of sitting at your desk, perhaps even experiencing nagging back pain? Dr. Arto Pesola, director of the Active Life Lab at South-Eastern Finland University and co-founder of Fibion, suggests a straightforward remedy: stand up.
What sleeping position is best for sacroiliac joint pain relief?
SJP may worsen at night, particularly if a person lies on the side of the affected joint or moves suddenly in bed. Adopting certain sleeping positions and other nighttime habits may help to ease the pain.