Muscle and joint pains don’t directly result from chilly weather. The discomfort probably comes from bad posture or too much time in unnatural positions while working, driving, using your phone, or sleeping. The cold weather can make the pain worse and also increase the recovery time. Some studies suggest that a drop in barometric pressure […]
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Holiday tips for self-care.
The holidays are a busy time. You have to plan to host or travel. You have to decorate and shop. You have to get ready for winter and extended time with family. It’s difficult to find a moment for yourself. If you have chronic pain, that personal time is even more important because it helps […]
How to avoid overexertion while doing yard work.
Yard signs of pain Some see beautiful fall foliage. Others see leaves ready for raking. Unfortunately, you might suffer more than the loss of time. One of the most common complaints following a few hours of yard work is lower back pain. If you’re not careful, the repetitive and unnatural motions that come from raking, […]
Sugar Highs and Lows
Regardless of whether you have a trick-or-treater in your house, candy is all around you these days. And let’s be honest, sugar is all around you every day. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the average American consumes roughly 69 pounds of cane sugar and 57 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup per year. […]
What’s your pain story?
It had to come from somewhere. Whether it’s a pulsing throb or a shooting dagger. Whether it’s in your neck or your lower back. Whether it’s consistent or intermittent. There must be a specific cause that led you to the doctor. However, once you’re in your physician’s office, there’s a good chance that you’ll become […]
Treating Chronic Back Pain
If you’re going away on a vacation this month or even just staying close to home and relaxing, the change in routine might make you more aware of that back pain that’s been bothering you for a while. But you’ll learn soon enough that you can’t ignore the problem until it goes away. Chronic back […]
How to Sit Properly and Reduce Spine Pain
In our previous post, we talked about tech neck and how too much screen time contributes to neck pain. But that’s only one of the many repeated activities that may produce tension and muscle tightness in your neck or back. At work, you may slouch in your chair as you hurriedly finish a report. At […]
Watch out for Tech Neck
School is out for summer! Many children will immediately transition into summer activities or vacations. Or they will take much-deserved breaks from their overscheduled lives. And as is often the case with modern kids with downtime, screens likely will play a large role in their time away from school. Patients as young as six-years-old are […]
Sleep off your back problems
An increase in temperature can bring on an increase in fatigue. The change in weather can cause you to focus on your sleeping habits—especially if you’re not getting enough rest. According to the National Sleep Foundation, lack of sleep can affect mood and functional ability as well as have a negative impact on pain perception. At […]
Arthritis Awareness Month
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. In recognition this year, the Arthritis Foundation has launched the “Let’s Get a Grip on Arthritis” campaign with the goal of spreading awareness and gaining support to find a cure. Arthritis is not a single disease but rather an informal way of referring to joint pain. There are more […]