Preventing Back Pain

The latest developments & research related to preventing back pain.

Driving Can Be A Pain In The Back

It doesn't matter how often or how little you use your pride and joy - it could be doing you damage. Tim Hutchful from the BCA says; "There is almost...

Back Pain: A Problem of Evolution

Man is a vertebrate ie. he has a backbone. Most animals, which are classed as vertebrates walk on four legs, or like the apes, support their movement using their arms...

All About Pain

Pain is described as an unpleasant feeling resulting from a noxious stimulus to the sensory nerve endings. The response a person experiences to pain is very subjective and varies widely...

Lighten Their Load for Back-to-School

Many adults know the anguish that back pain can bring. A 'bad back' is often considered to be a complaint of older people, but many people don't consider the risk...

How to Avoid Pains & Strains over the Holidays

After a long, tiring trip, the ride alone can make you achy and irritated, not to mention the annoying sing-a-longs, and the continuous 'Are we there yet?' questions. Take a...

Strength Training Benefits for Older Women

Postmenopausal women may delay or avoid onset of osteoporosis by increasing bone mass through strength training. Strength training over a period of time will prevent not only the loss of...

Preventing Back Pain: Tips for new mums

Complaints of back pain by pregnant women are common. Usually, the pain diminishes within two weeks after delivery. But back pain may return as you begin lifting and carrying the...

Tips for Avoiding a Bad Back

If you're like most people, you don't give much thought to your back - until it hurts. And when this happens, it's not only painful, but can dramatically affect your...

Back Pain - Another Perspective

Everyone can recall some experience with Back Pain during their lives, either as a sufferer themselves or through knowing someone who was. Statistics say 80 percent of us will have...

Knee Problems

People of all ages can experience knee problems. Some of the most common knee problems result from: Osteoarthritis of the knee, the gradual wearing away of cartilage and changes in...

Back Pain? Sitting Up Straight May Be the Culprit

Researchers are using a new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show that sitting in an upright position places unnecessary strain on your back, leading to potentially chronic pain...

Building Strong Bones With Dried Plums:

What Men Need To Know Conversations about osteoporosis and the measures that prevent and treat this bone-weakening disease typically focus on it as a women's issue. Although we often think...

Fitness Expert Identifies Common Exercise Flaws

Correcting simple techniques can lead to better overall fitness. Squats, lunges, chest presses and crunches are popular exercises, but many gym-goers may be performing them incorrectly, putting themselves at risk...

Obesity and Back Pain

A person can be overweight and not be obese. It is important to understand the difference between the two terms. Obesity means having a higher than normal percentage of body...

Shopping for a New Mattress

Purchasing a new mattress is arguably one of the most difficult consumer products to buy and equally as difficult for the Bad Backs R & D team to select a...

Children and Chiropractic

More and more children are receiving chiropractic treatments, Dr. Max Gomez reports. The chiropractor does what's called an adjustment, a spinal manipulation designed to adjust the position and movement of...

4 Things To Know About Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common health complaints, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. The lower back is the area most often...

Best Ways to Prevent Back Pain

At some point in our lives, most of us will experience back pain. Whether you've got an acute, chronic or referred pain condition, chances are that you will feel debilitated...

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