by Mark Barnes | Aug 25, 2016 | back pain, Better Posture, Core Strength, Healthy Habits, Movement, Stress Reduction |
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...
by Mark Barnes | Jul 7, 2016 | back pain, Healthy Habits, Movement, Weight loss |
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...
by Mark Barnes | Jun 16, 2016 | back pain, Movement, Pain-Free |
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...
by Mark Barnes | May 31, 2016 | back pain, Better Posture, Core Strength, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Weight loss |
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...
by Mark Barnes | Dec 28, 2015 | back pain, Core Strength, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free |
Back pain has become a major problem facing a multitude of Americans. According to an article written by the American Chiropractic Association, “31 million Americans experience low-back pain at any given time. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for...
by Mark Barnes | May 20, 2015 | Bicycling, Core Strength, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free, sports injury |
Whether you are an elite cyclist or a casual cruiser, low back pain can strike at any time. In fact, a Norwegian study found that low back pain was the most common type of overuse injury experienced by cyclists¹. However, the act of cycling itself is not the problem....
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