Low Back Pain and Balance Specific Exercises
Low back pain (LBP) and its relationship to balance has been a recent topic on this site, and an initial discussion regarding specific balance exercises was introduced last month. This month’s article...
View ArticleLow Back “ON-THE-GO” Exercises (Part 1)
Low back pain (LBP) is a reality in most of our lives at one point or another. It can range from being a “nag” to being totally disabling. Let’s look at some exercises for the low back that can be done...
View ArticleLow Back “ON-THE-GO” Exercises (Part 2)
This article is part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1, click here. Low back pain (LBP) is a reality in most of our lives at one point or another. It can range from being a “nag” to being totally...
View ArticleWhy Should I Exercise For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is an EXTREMELY common condition that can affect anyone at any age. In fact, there’s a strong probability that up to 50% of the people reading this today have or have had...
View ArticleHow Are Fibromyalgia Exercises Different?
For some people, fibromyalgia (FM) can make life miserable. In some cases, it can be so bad a person will spend the majority of the day in bed! When FM is this intense, exercises MUST be tailored...
View ArticleWhat Exercises Can I do for CTS?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is the leading cause of numbness to the middle three fingers and thumb and affects millions of Americans each year. There are MANY potential causes of CTS, and these causes...
View ArticleWhiplash – What Exercises Should I Do? (Part 1)
Whiplash, or “Whiplash Associated Disorders” (WAD), results from a sudden jarring motion, often from a car crash that occurs too fast for someone to voluntarily “brace” themselves. This is because the...
View ArticleExercises for Improving Cervical Posture
Is there a “normal” or “best posture” out there? If so, what is it? Posture is largely inherited; however, there are also environmental, social, and other forces that can affect posture. Some say “good...
View ArticleBest Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain (Part 1)
Based on simple statistics, we’ve ALL had (or at least will have) some form of low back pain (LBP) at some point in our lives. The term “chronic” applies to LBP that’s been present for at least three...
View ArticleExercises on a Swiss Ball Help Back Pain Patients!
In previous articles, we’ve explored how to individualize an exercise program for those with back pain. This month, we’ll look at why utilizing a Swiss ball may be more helpful for the back pain...
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