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 Healthcare reform has been a hot topic in recent years. As the United States struggles to lower health care costs, the financial impact of low back pain cannot be overlooked. Although it does not dominate the news, Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain, the…

Breaking Free from Low Back Pain

Low back pain is often chronic, and it may affect your daily routine. Strain or injury to the muscles, discs, and ligaments are the most common causes of lower back pain. Certain activities such as moving furniture, lifting heavy boxes, and gardening can all lead to pain and/or injury to…

Understanding Lower Back Pain

One of the most common spinal conditions individuals may hear about is scoliosis. It’s a term medical professionals use to describe any abnormal, sideways curvature of the spine. The curvature can range from minor to severe and doesn’t cause pain in most instances. Still, it does need to be monitored…

Improve Your Posture

According to the most recent statistics from American Lung Association and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 480,000 people die each year as a result of smoking-related diseases. According to the American Lung Association, cigarette smoking leads to 87% of lung cancers, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Smoking is known…

Smoking is Bad to the Bone

The spine is a complex structure made up of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. It can be injured in several ways. It’s possible to sprain ligaments, and muscles, or get a bulging or herniated disc. These are just some of the factors that can lead to low back pain. There can be…

Is Your Back Keeping You Down?

Office work typically involves a lot of sitting in an office chair (usually in front of a computer). Did you know that sitting actually puts more stress on your spine than standing? To avoid developing lower back problems, it’s critical to use an office chair that’s ergonomically designed. What does ergonomics mean?…

A Chair Can Save Your Spine