Yoga May Be Safe, Effective for Disc-Related Back Pain
Research into the effectiveness of yoga as a form of exercise therapy for lower back pain has, time and time again, ruled in favor of this ancient form of exercise. In May of 2013, a systematic review...
View ArticleAerobic Exercise Beneficial for Chronic Back Pain: Get Moving!
One of the main components of most back pain recovery plans is exercise. Typically, people with lower back pain are instructed to perform core exercises to strengthen the muscles in the back, pelvis,...
View ArticleAn Exercise Plan Effective for African Americans with Arthritis
Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause a significant amount of pain, stiffness and disability. There is no cure for either condition, meaning that patients often struggle to fight...
View ArticleMake Sedentary Activities Less Sedentary: Get Creative
Chair Research consistently links a sedentary lifestyle to a number of hazardous health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. A lack of mobility is also associated with chronic back pain,...
View ArticleWeak Gluteus Medius: Potential Source of Lower Back Pain
If your back hurts, it makes sense to suspect something in your back as the source of the pain. However, the many musculoskeletal interconnections within the body mean that sometimes the source of a...
View ArticleMyofascial Release Improves Outcomes of Exercise Therapy in Back Pain Treatement
Massage Myofascial release is increasing in popularity as a component of treatment for muscle-related pain conditions. This manual technique operates on the premise that chronic muscle tension results...
View ArticleYoga Outperforms Core Exercise Program for Lower Back Pain
Yoga pose Which type of exercise is best for back pain? Time and time again, from small studies to large-scale systematic reviews, research has validated the effectiveness of yoga as a form of back...
View ArticleCorrective Exercise for Flatback Syndrome
Flatback syndrome is a form of postural distortion in which the normal inward lumbar curve is straightened out. This creates a pattern of muscle tension and use that can lead to chronic back pain....
View ArticleFemale Triathletes at High Risk of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Other Health...
Athlete Women who participate in high-impact sports, such as triathletes, are at high risk for a number of health conditions, ranging from pelvic floor dysfunction to low bone density. There are many...
View ArticleResistance Exercise Combats Neck Tension, Pain
Neck Chronic neck pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint. Poor posture during computer and mobile device use likely contribute to the condition’s popularity, along with stress. Poor posture and...
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