In 2019, I was cycling to work, training at a boxing gym, playing basketball and doing yoga (not all at the same time). Then, one day, I picked up a box. It was bulky but not particularly heavy. I ...

Should you be using a standing desk? Studies indicate that spending extended periods hunched over your keyboard often results in health issues, particularly back pain. Better posture is one way to ...

Human beings are like automobiles in that too much sitting can cause serious problems. These ergonomic tips will help make ...

Just a decade ago, few people really knew how damaging a sedentary desk job could be for one’s health. From carpal tunnel to herniated discs to muscle aches everywhere, plus the need to mainline tea ...

Back pain is a nearly universal experience, impacting young, old, office workers, and weekend athletes. Almost 80% of people report back discomfort at some stage in life. Yet, despite its frequency, ...

Lifestyle factors such as regular exercise, sleeping position, lifting correctly, maintaining a moderate weight, and practicing proper posture may all help prevent and relieve lower back pain. People ...

You might be neither - you could even be both - Bob’s mom was. We have an array of back exercises from which to choose. It will be helpful to make your choice if you know what kind of back pain you ...

I’m a standing desk evangelist. Ask anyone in my life who’s a desk worker and they’ll tell you that I’ve badgered them about switching. Whether it’s expensive or affordable, it doesn’t matter—just get ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it. Lower back pain is often blamed ...

Vertebrogenic pain is a type of chronic (ongoing) pain in your lower back caused by damage to vertebral endplates. An endplate is a layer of bone and cartilage at the top and bottom of each of your ...