Good seated posture depends on a chair design, which can preserve the natural, healthy curves of the spine.
These curves are present when we are standing but are lost when we sit on conventional chairs.
As we sit down our thighs form an angle of 90 degrees to our body. This means that the pelvis rolls back and the whole spine deforms into the ‘C’ shape we see when people are seated on con…
Exercise. Whether you like it or hate it, it’s the natural, free and proven way to treat back pain. Considering your back is going to support you every single day to live your life, investing in regular exercise keeps it healthy. Exercise is effective because it reduces inflammation and it increases coordination
Contrary to popular belief, back pain is a health issue for children as much as their grandparents. Early in 2017, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio, USA did a thorough review of scientific literature learning that lower back pain in children is a common problem, not a rare one, that becomes more widespread as they mature.
While Carrie Bradshaw and the rest of her lady friends on Sex And The City make walking in heels 24/7 look like a cakewalk, in real life we should know better.
The human body is an integrated machine. No body part works in isolation. Like the beat of a butterfly’s wings, a minor toe injury can have a huge and unexpected impact on the back. Compare the gait of an able walker with someone who has suffered a recent sprain. They are immediately off-balance.
While an apple a day keeps the doctor away, daily physical activities can improve your back strength, and prevent ongoing pain. If sweating it out at the gym isn’t your thing, then you might like to try something that you can slot into your everyday activities with ease, or share with your friends and family.
As personal trainers we emphasis the importance & promote exercises to build a strong core for spine and low back protection.
The trunk and low torso is the power centre of the body, which comprises over 50% of the body’s total mass. Essential for maintaining the body’s equilibrium and posture are the muscles of the lower torso and inner abdominals, an area commonly referred to by many p…
You know your kids should be active, but often they can be found lazing around in front of the TV, video game or computer while the sun shines outside. It’s a scene parents everywhere have lamented. The solution is pretty simple: Get them active by making exercise fun.
In fact, don’t even call it “exercise.” Call it “play” and give them lots of opportunities to do it. If you gently suggest a…
If you are reading this, chances are you have back pain. It may be radiating pressure in your lumbar spine, or a tight ache between the shoulders. Every movement pulls at the source of the pain and doesn’t let you forget about it for a moment. In the modern age, back pain is usually related to either sedentary lifestyle or overuse of muscle groups.
Research has long supported the belief that exercise is not only good for your long term health, but can also be a powerful tool for rehabilitating and preventing back pain. With so many exercise options to choose from, getting started can be a bit overwhelming.
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