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 20, 2020 | Education, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
Goals can come in many shapes and forms, from long-term goals like staying healthy or keeping in touch with family to daily goals like getting to work on-time or drinking a certain amount of water each day. No matter what the timeframe is of your goal, completing the...
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...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Sep 26, 2019 | Back Pain, Education, Ergonomics, Healthy Habits, Pain-Free
When we’re in pain, we need an answer. We need to know what caused our pain, so we can find a way to feel better. In most cases, pinpointing what caused our pain is relatively easy and doesn’t take a lot of detective work. But in the case of back pain, finding the...
by Mark Barnes, DPT | Sep 16, 2019 | Back Pain, Education, Pain-Free
Back pain often comes back. According to a study, 50% of individuals will have a second back pain episode within one year of their initial episode. Just think, that’s a flip of a coin to determine whether or not you will have another agonizing encounter with back...
