by Mark Barnes | Aug 25, 2016 | back pain, Better Posture, Core Strength, Healthy Habits, Movement, Stress Reduction | 0 Comments
Americans are working harder than ever and it’s taking a toll on our back health. It’s not only those who have heavy lifting jobs who are feeling the pain; office workers who sit in chairs, type on computers, and answer phones the majority of the day are feeling the... read more
by Mark Barnes | Jul 21, 2016 | back pain, Core Strength, Healthy Habits | 0 Comments
Core strengthening is a well-rounded approach to building strength and function, which will help protect your back. It involves strengthening not only the abdominals, but also key muscles of the back, sides, and pelvis. While core strengthening can include... read more
by Mark Barnes | Jul 7, 2016 | back pain, Healthy Habits, Movement, Weight loss | 0 Comments
The rise in the rate of low back pain parallels a rise in the rate of obesity in the United States. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese, and two-thirds are overweight. Excess weight and obesity are concerns because of their connection... read more
by Mark Barnes | Jun 16, 2016 | back pain, Movement, Pain-Free | 0 Comments
If you lead a generally sedentary lifestyle, many hours of sitting may have caused your hip and/or hamstring muscles to become tight or short. Alternatively, participating in running or jumping activities can tighten your hips and/or hamstrings and can place stress on... read more
by Mark Barnes | May 31, 2016 | back pain, Better Posture, Core Strength, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Weight loss | 0 Comments
Are you suffering from low back pain? If so, weighing the risks and benefits of medication can be tricky. Nobody wants to suffer in unnecessary pain. For short periods of time, over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications (i.e., aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen) and... read more
by Mark Barnes | Mar 16, 2016 | back pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free | 0 Comments
What causes low back pain? There are different manifestations of this problem and the duration and type of pain varies from person to person. Most adults experience back pain at some time in their lives and while the pain can be debilitating, over 90% of back pain is... read more
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