Over 30% of people report they have neck pain, and of those, 50% will continue to have problems without any real answers or solutions. And during the pandemic, we saw more people becoming generally less active, falling off their routines, and working from home in less than optimal “work stations”. It’s no surprise that people are suffering from more neck pain than usual. Having been a mechanical spine...
Abdominal crunches are one of the most popular “ab exercises” around. It’s a move that emphasizes your upper abdominal strength more so than your lower. You start by lying on your back – typically hands behind your head and knees bent – then lift your head and chest off the floor – “crunching” your upper body into a C-shaped curve. Over the years, many healthcare and fitness professionals...
Are you traveling for the Holidays? Unlike last year, there’s a lot more people getting out of town to see friends and family they didn’t get to see last year. Personally, I love to travel. But what I don’t love is the back and neck pain that often comes with it. The good news is you can prevent – or significantly minimize it – with tips to ease...
We typically see an uptick in travel plans every August. But this year we’re seeing more than ever given that travel was basically non-existent for the entirety of last year. Traveling is so good for the mind and soul – but it’s not always fun for your neck and back. When our clients get back from a long trip, we hear common complaints of stiff necks and backs,...
Do you suffer from chronic neck pain and ever wonder… Why don’t my neck stretches work? Even though you’ve Googled and YouTubed them about a hundred times… There are a few reasons why stretching your neck might not be doing anything to help get rid of your neck pain. Your technique could be off You could be doing the wrong stretch It could be that you just shouldn’t be...
Abdominal crunches are one of the most popular “ab exercises” around. It’s a movement that emphasizes upper abdominal strength. You start by lying on your back, typically with your hands behind your head and knees bent. You then lift your head and chest off the floor, “crunching” your upper body into a C-shaped curve. Over the years, many “experts” have dismissed this exercise, claiming it’s ineffective for core...
Now that summer is in full swing, but a lot of people don’t feel comfortable flying, many of us are planning road trips for those special summer getaways! It’s always fun to hit the road and explore a new place — but first, let me help you out with some tips to save your neck and back… (For more tips – check out our Free Guides section on...
Have you been dealing with annoying, on and off neck pain for a while now? Have you tried treating shoulder pain with no real results? Are you frustrated with empty answers? Or maybe you know someone else who is dealing with this? Over 30% of people report they have neck pain. Of those, 50% will continue to have problems without any real answers or solutions. When clients come...
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