by Brianna Amendola | Aug 2, 2021 | Back Pain, Better Posture, Ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free, Stress Reduction
Long hours in front of a desk, constantly looking down at phones, slouching into the couch to watch tv, and many more daily habits have a huge impact on your neck and back. It’s no wonder upwards of 3/4th of adults between 18-65 years old have had at least one...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jun 26, 2020 | Back Pain, Healthy Habits, Stress Reduction
There are a lot of reasons to be stressed during these uncertain times. Stress is something most people ‘live with’ but do not manage. We feel stress for many reasons, from day-to-day stressful occurrences tied to work, family life, and traffic. To more complex...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | May 28, 2020 | Back Pain, Ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Finding an ideal at-home work set-up can be challenging. Not only do we often find our space limited, but other obstacles like spouses, children, and pets can make for a continually shifting workspace and chaotic atmosphere. All of which creates a ‘perfect storm’ of...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Jan 8, 2020 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Stress Reduction
You’re stuck at the end of a traffic jam during your daily commute home. You’ve had a long day at the office and it’s taking you longer than usual to get home because of a traffic accident a few miles ahead of you. Behind you, you hear a car horn blare as you see...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Nov 23, 2019 | Back Pain, Better Posture, Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
Back pain can be caused by a variety of different reasons. Some causes of back pain are more common within women. Keep reading to learn about three common causes of back pain in women and tips to help reduce back pain. Back-pain associated with pregnancy Pregnancy...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Nov 6, 2019 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Habits, Movement, Pain-Free
Almost everyone knows at least one person who suffers from back pain, you may have it yourself. So why is back pain so common? The answer is simple; we sit too much. Think of your typical day. How many hours do you spend sitting? According to a 2016 study...
