What Is IT Band Syndrome? For starters, the iliotibial band (IT band) is made up of a bunch of thick fibers that run all the way from your hip to your outer knee and wrap around to attach to the top of your shinbone. Injuries to this band are much more frequent for those who […]
Your Spine And Balance Think of your spine as one of your body’s main anchors and protectors. Its job is to protect the spinal cord, the multitude of nerve roots that run through it, as well as several vital organs– that’s a healthy amount of very important work! So, when
Acute vs. Chronic Neck Pain: What Are The Differences? Plain and simple: physical pain shouldn’t be an accepted part of life, and most neck pain is completely treatable with conservative care. However, in order to get the best and most effective care possible, it’s necessary to identify the origin of
Common Culprits Of Upper Back Pain Poor posture, a herniated disc— even excessive sitting, (believe it or not) can lead to chronic upper back pain. And at the root of the problem? Muscle deconditioning from little or incorrect engagement. Let’s look at each back pain culprit a little deeper. Prolonged
The Impact of Heavy Loads on Your Shoulder Health It’s important to understand why the load that you’re lugging around daily is causing so much harm. The truth is, these kinds of injuries don’t just happen. Rather, they tend to creep up over time, making them more difficult to spot
Working Out With Back Pain Completely halting movement – in many cases – could actually make back pain worse as immobility is a big culprit of back pain. The less you move, the easier it becomes for your back muscles to stiffen up. This, subsequently, can also make it easier
The Importance of Posture and The Impact on Your Neck Think about your body posture as you sit on a bed with a laptop for work. Is your core engaged, shoulders back and down, and head held high? Probably not. Likely, you’re sitting cross-legged and bending slightly forward to view
Bad Habit #1: Poor Posture One day of sitting and operating with poor posture doesn’t add up to chronic lower back pain, but when you make a habit of slouching, it’s bound to catch up to you. If you go about your day with bad posture, it adds stress and
Blood Sugar Levels Rise Research has shown that sitting for long periods of time can cause blood sugar levels to rise. Alternatively, when just simple walking breaks are introduced into an otherwise sedentary day, these levels show a 30% improvement. In short, your body needs movement – even very basic
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? There are actually several types of thoracic outlet syndrome, but first, let’s talk about the thoracic outlet itself. The thoracic outlet is a small corridor that occupies the space between your first rib and your collarbone. Within this narrow pathway resides a tangle of blood
